Argentina captain Lionel Messi has heaped reward on Actual Madrid-linked midfielder Enzo Fernández, calling him an integral member of Lionel Scaloni’s workforce.
Enzo Fernández has been one of the vital spectacular gamers for Argentina on the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He has not solely run the present in the midst of the park, however has additionally confirmed to be fairly a handful within the opposition field.
Fernández, 21, was on the scoreboard in La Albiceleste’s essential Group C victory over Mexico. Taking a penalty nook from Lionel Messi within the 87th minute, Fernández took a few touches contained in the field and located the highest proper nook with an unstoppable curling effort. His objective served as a surefire objective for Argentina, with them crusing to a 2-0 victory over the Mexicans.
After the match, Lionel Messi praised Fernández for his efficiency, calling him a sensational footballer. Messi, as transmitted by the Argentine medium Ole, stated:
“Enzo would not shock me, I do know him, I see him prepare day by day, I performed towards him within the Champions League and he deserves it. He’s a spectacular boy and a vital participant for us”.
Having turned pessimistic about signing Jude Bellingham, Actual Madrid are believed to be contemplating alternate options. In accordance with The Actual Champs, Fernández, who joined Benfica from River Plate in the summertime switch window, has turn out to be a goal. It has been claimed that Actual Madrid had an eye fixed on Fernández throughout his time at River Plate, however he by no means made a transfer.
Portuguese giants Benfica, who can preserve Fernández on the membership till June 2027, are unlikely to promote him to Actual Madrid on a budget. They’re additionally not anticipated to let the participant go away within the January switch window.
Lionel Messi might make historical past if he scores towards the Netherlands within the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi, who has scored thrice and grabbed an help in 4 video games in Qatar, will look to encourage Argentina to win the quarterfinal towards the Netherlands on December 9. Scoring towards the Dutch on Friday would additionally take the Argentine to a really particular milestone, making him Argentina’s joint prime scorer in World Cup historical past.
Lionel Messi has up to now scored 9 World Cup objectives (23 video games) in his adorned profession. He solely wants yet one more objective to match Gabriel Batistuta’s World Cup tally and go down in historical past as La Albiceleste’s joint prime scorer within the event.
Nevertheless, reaching the milestone towards the Dutch won’t be straightforward. Louis van Gaal’s workforce is unbeaten in 19 video games and has conceded solely two objectives in 4 video games up to now. The Paris Saint-Germain maestro might want to carry his A recreation to interrupt by the Dutch rearguard on the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Friday.
Edited by Sushan Chakraborty