Fans all say the same thing about Alexis Mac Allister’s next match for Brighton after World Cup win with Argentina

ARGENTINE World Cup hero Alexis Mac Allister faces a heavy crash back down to earth when he returns to Brighton.

The Seagulls ace, 23, was one of the World Cup's breakout stars.

He started six of Argentina's seven games at the winter tournament, including Sunday's final win over France.

He scored one goal in Qatar, netting in the 2-0 group game win over Poland.

However, Mac Allister's post-World Cup celebrations may be short-lived with Brighton back in competitive action on Wednesday.

The Seagulls are taking on League One Charlton in the EFL Cup round of 16 at The Valley.

That could be Mac Allister's return match in club football and fans are all making the same joke: Can the World Cup winner do it on a cold December night in Charlton?

One fan said: "Yeah, he's playing f***ing brilliantly for Argentina in a World Cup final, but can Mac Allister do it on a cold December night at Charlton in the Carabao Cup?"

Another said: "If Alexis Mac Allister is doing this to France in the World Cup final imagine what he’ll do to Charlton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday."

A third tweeted: "Alexis Mac Allister better be ready to go The Valley and play Charlton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

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"You’re only as good as your last game."

Whether Brighton give Mac Allister a pass to miss the game is yet to be seen - although it seems highly likely.

The Argentina team are expected to fly to Buenos Aires late on Monday to celebrate their triumph.

Diego Maradona and Co received a heroes' welcome when they returned home following the 1986 victory and a similar coronation is expected for Lionel Messi's men.

Argentina did NOT receive a reception from fans after their Copa America 2021 win and could parade the South American crown alongside the Finalissima and the World Cup.