The Uruguayan is known as Jürgen Klopp’s agent of chaos, but improved composure and finishing have transformed his game
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored
Liverpool fans have pleaded for patience when making a final judgment call on Darwin Núñez. “When he finds his shooting boots, it’s over for the Premier League,” is often the claim.
After Sadio Mané departed for Bayern Munich, there was a huge gap in the Liverpool frontline that needed filling and the Uruguayan was under pressure following his high-profile signing from Benfica 18 months ago. A goal in the Community Shield win over Manchester City back in 2022 suggested Liverpool had struck gold with Núñez. And yet his debut campaign at Anfield didn’t quite go to plan. A red card on his home debut set the tone for a sub-par season on Merseyside as Liverpool finished outside the Champions League places. Núñez showed glimpses of his talent, and supporters were quick to defend him. Darwin’s theory of evolution suggested a stronger second season was forthcoming.
Continue reading…The Uruguayan is known as Jürgen Klopp’s agent of chaos, but improved composure and finishing have transformed his gameBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredLiverpool fans have pleaded for patience when making a final judgment call on Darwin Núñez. “When he finds his shooting boots, it’s over for the Premier League,” is often the claim.After Sadio Mané departed for Bayern Munich, there was a huge gap in the Liverpool frontline that needed filling and the Uruguayan was under pressure following his high-profile signing from Benfica 18 months ago. A goal in the Community Shield win over Manchester City back in 2022 suggested Liverpool had struck gold with Núñez. And yet his debut campaign at Anfield didn’t quite go to plan. A red card on his home debut set the tone for a sub-par season on Merseyside as Liverpool finished outside the Champions League places. Núñez showed glimpses of his talent, and supporters were quick to defend him. Darwin’s theory of evolution suggested a stronger second season was forthcoming. Continue reading…
