Liverpool has had a tough season, with injuries to key players and inconsistent form hampering their title defense. However, there is one player who had the spotlight and caught the eye of Jurgen Klopp in the team’s recent performances, and that is striker Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguayan forward was Klopp’s big money signing in the summer of 2022, for a reported fee of £85 million. He was seen as a potential replacement for the departed Sadio Mane. His arrival was met with high expectations from the Liverpool faithful. Nunez initially struggled to adapt to the Premier League, with injuries and a lack of consistency limiting his impact in the early part of the season. However, in recent weeks, he has shown signs of why Liverpool were willing to spend such a significant sum of money on him.
In his last four appearances for Liverpool, Nunez has scored three goals and assists. He has also been a constant menace to opposing defenders. Known for using his pace and physicality to create chances for himself and his teammates.
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Klopp is impressed with Nunez’s recent performances
After the game against Wolves, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke highly of Nunez. While speaking to the media, he said,
I would say he is really getting there. Everybody can see he is just a handful, just a proper threat,”
said the 55-year-old.
“Again, the [disallowed] goal he scored was a super reaction, a super finish. The runs he had, one again down the line; in the end cross doesn’t arrive but [it was] pretty similar to the Everton goal, if you want. Using his speed in both directions, offensively and defensively.“
“He is really good. He is still a young boy and I think everyone can see he will get there, there is no doubt about it, but he is already for us super-important.”
What has been particularly impressive about Nunez’s recent performances is his work rate and willingness to press from the front. This has been a hallmark of Liverpool’s success under Jurgen Klopp, and Nunez appears to be buying into the German’s philosophy.
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