Enzo Fernandez enjoyed an evening to remember on Saturday after his superb strike sealed three points for Argentina at the World Cup.
Lionel Messi had given La Albiceleste the lead against Mexico, though Fernandez took the pressure off his team-mates when picking out the top right corner of the goal three minutes from time. In doing so, the Benfica midfielder maintained his impressive start to the current campaign.
The 21-year-old has emerged as a potential Liverpool transfer target in recent months, though his valuation looks set to keep on climbing if last night's display is anything to go by.
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It remains to be seen as to whether or not the Reds will look to strike a deal for Fernandez, who only joined his current club from River Plate during the summer transfer window. While his future remains unclear, one thing that is for certain is how much scoring his first goal for Argentina meant to him.
“I always dreamed of playing with this shirt and today my dream of scoring a goal in a World Cup came true," he told Mundo Albiceleste after the Mexico match.
Fernandez added: “I am very happy for today’s win, this group deserves it. For everyone of Argentina that came to support us and for those that are at home supporting us, this win is for them. This group will represent Argentine’s in the best way. We want to get one more win, which is very important for us.”
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