That year, in the World Cup knockout round, Egypt trailed Argentina 0-2, Salah was replaced, and the whole world felt that the game was over.
That year, a kid from Liverpool's youth training came on as a substitute. In thirty-three minutes, he shot twice and sent the defending champion home.
That year, he finished the overtime wearing Jota's No. 20 Jersey and said to the camera after the game: "This ball is for Jota."
Salah: When he came on as a substitute, I watched him from the sidelines. He did what I originally wanted to do.
Ruota (written on the card during his lifetime): You stay, don't run away.
Henderson: He wears Jota's bracelet, wears Jota's jersey, and plays in the games that Jota has not finished. This kid takes him on the field.
Elora: I watched his World Cup video seventeen times and then left the empty number on the table waiting for him to come back and get it.
Palmer: He relies on luck.
Lin Yuan: Luck is also part of strength.
His name is Lin Yuan. A kid from Liverpool's academy. Egypt 7. Liverpool number 20. A guy who only talks on the court.
The Premier League defender studied his tape for three days and was passed over by him four times after he came on the field. Fans asked him why he chose No. 20. He touched the number on his chest and said, "Someone wrote a line on the inside of the jersey."
Now he stands on the Anfield turf, waiting for the next person to question him.
