Mo Salah scores but Darwin Nunez struggles in defeat to Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool FC

Mohamed Salah scored in a return to type for Egypt, however Darwin Nunez toiled in Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Alexis Mac Allister‘s Argentina.

Liverpool’s worldwide gamers are off representing their nations, having fun with various levels of success.

Salah’s type has been beneath scrutiny of late, following ineffective performances towards Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.

He discovered the web in Egypt’s 2-0 victory over Ethiopia, nonetheless, opening the scoring and captaining his nation to victory, additionally registering an help.

It edged Egypt one other step nearer to 2026 World Cup qualification, in what might be Salah’s last look within the event.

He can be 34 at that time, though his unimaginable dedication means he should still be taking part in on the prime stage at 38.

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In the meantime, Mac Allister confronted Nunez in Argentina’s journey to Uruguay, in what stays one in all South America’s greatest grudge matches.

It was the world champions who prevailed within the World Cup qualifier, with Thiago Almada’s aim sealing a 1-0 victory.

Mac Allister began for Argentina, having grow to be such a key a part of their midfield, taking part in 80 minutes.

Nunez led the road for Uruguay however struggled to have an effect, not having a single contact within the opposition field, per FotMob.

The 25-year-old additionally did not have a shot earlier than being changed halfway by means of the second half, as his patchy type continues.

Subsequent up for Mac Allister and Argentina is a mouthwatering conflict with Brazil on Wednesday, however he gained’t be arising towards Alisson.

The 32-year-old has returned to Liverpool for remedy, following a nasty head harm within the 2-1 win over Luis Diaz‘s Colombia.

Alisson has confirmed that he’s “positive,” although, amid doubts about him lacking a bit of the Reds’ Premier League title run-in.

Elsewhere, Curtis Jones began for England in Thomas Tuchel’s first sport in cost, producing an completed show within the Three Lions’ 2-0 win at house to Albania on Friday night.