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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp welcomes New Zealand to Melwood training base as Kiwis prepare for Four Nations final against Australia

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp welcomed the New Zealand rugby league side to the Reds' Melwood training base on Thursday as the Kiwis continue to gear up for the Four Nations final on Sunday afternoon.

Klopp accepted a New Zealand shirt from the guests, who also performed their traditional haka war cry in the Premier League club's canteen.

The Four Nations finale will be played between Australia and New Zealand on a shortened pitch at Liverpool's Anfield stadium.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (right) accepts au00a0New Zealand rugby league shirt on Thursday
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (right) accepts a New Zealand rugby league shirt on Thursday
The Kiwis perform their traditional haka war cry in the Premier League club's canteen
The Kiwis perform their traditional haka war cry in the Premier League club's canteen
Klopp (centre, back) wears a woolly hat as he poses with the New Zealand squad outdoors
Klopp (centre, back) wears a woolly hat as he poses with the New Zealand squad outdoors

The Reds' back-up goalkeeper Simon Mignolet uploaded a photograph to Instagram of himself posing with four New Zealand players as they took a break from playing some pool in their downtime.