Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez has been recognised as the best young player at the World Cup as Argentina were crowned champions of the world.
Liverpool will have surely been keeping tabs on Fernandez in what was a truly incredible game.
Words can’t really do that World Cup final justice but let’s give it a go.
Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria had Argentina 2-0 up and cruising against a lethargic France side.
Kylian Mbappe brought the game to life though with two goals in the blink of an eye; suitably rapid for a player who just can’t be caught.
Messi appeared to have won it in extra time before Mbappe scored his second penalty of the game, sending it to extra time after a bonkers end to the game in which Randal Kolo Muani and Lautaro Martinez both had huge chances.
Penalties decided it though and with Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni unable to score, Gonzalo Montiel handed Argentina the win.
Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez wins prestigious award
All the images will now be of Messi kissing and lifting the World Cup trophy but there were awards to hand out too.
Liverpool target Fernandez grabbed an award of his own having excelled in Qatar.
The Benfica star wasn’t even in the starting XI for Argentina’s first two games but made his presence felt.
Fernandez curled home a beautiful goal to help Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 and was undroppable from that point.
Fernandez, 21, has now won the Young Player of the Tournament award and was presented with his trophy after the final whistle.
That’s a deserved award for an outstanding all-round midfielder and Liverpool will be paying close attention.
O Jogo claim that Liverpool are ready to match any offers for Fernandez in the summer of 2023.
Benfica will want huge money for Fernandez but Liverpool are seemingly so impressed that they will pay whatever it takes.
Liverpool must have been impressed with Fernandez in Qatar and this award just enhances his reputation even more.
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