Alexis Mac Allister helped Argentina advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a remarkable comeback victory against Egypt.
Liverpool’s central midfielder put in a commanding performance for his country, dictating the tempo of the game from the center of the pitch as his team fought back from a two-goal deficit.
The highly-anticipated knockout fixture saw Mac Allister line up against his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah in a fascinating battle of Anfield heroes.
Egypt had looked completely in control of the match after surging into an impressive two-goal lead, leaving the South American champions on the brink of a premature exit from the competition.
However, the resilience of the Argentine side shone through in the final 15 minutes of the match.
Mac Allister was instrumental in sparking the turnaround, providing tactical intelligence and precise passing to unlock a tiring Egyptian defence.
While the defeat means that Egypt will fly home from the tournament, Mac Allister will remain with his national squad as they prepare for a crucial quarter-final with Switzerland on Sunday.
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