“Everyone can see”: Jurgen Klopp makes Darwin Nunez claim after latest Liverpool display
Darwin Nunez has endured a patchy debut season but Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool’s big-money signing will end well as he continues to show moments of quality
Jurgen Klopp remains adamant Darwin Nunez is “really getting there” as he continues to adjust to life at Anfield.
Liverpool made the Uruguayan possibly their most expensive signing in history when they secured his services from Benfica last summer. Nunez had enjoyed a breakout campaign in Lisbon, scoring 34 goals, but has not been able to show that form consistently on Merseyside.
Nunez, sent off on his home debut, has faced high expectations and has struggled at times. The 23-year-old’s arrival represented a slight change in the way Liverpool play but he has scored 12 goals and Klopp is more than happy with his efforts.
The forward thought he had scored the opener as Liverpool beat Wolves on Wednesday night, only to be denied by VAR. The Reds continued to take three points and the Uruguayan made further progress.
Klopp said of Nunez: “I would say he’s really getting there. Anyone can see he’s just a handful, just a real threat. again the [disallowed] The goal he scored was a great reaction, a great finish. The runs he had ended up being one again across the board [the] But the cross doesn’t matter [it was] pretty much like the Everton goal if you will. Using his speed both ways, offensively and defensively.
“He’s really good. He’s just a little boy and I think everyone can see that he’s going to make it, there’s no doubt about that, but he’s already super important to us. I think you all saw that [disallowed] Goal back a few times now and if you see it in slow motion you see the contact back then but I still think it was a goal but that doesn’t matter anymore.
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“The players in particular don’t have a replay and that’s obviously a clear goal for them. Then you have to react. I wasn’t worried, but then of course you see how the guys react – and the reaction was really good.”
Liverpool’s attacking line has been strengthened in recent years which means Nunez is by no means a guaranteed starter. Cody Gakpo was a January recruit and joins Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Luis Diaz as potential options for Klopp.
The Reds’ next task is a duel with Manchester United at Anfield. Nunez was suspended for their meeting earlier this season which saw the Red Devils claim a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Liverpool still have real hopes of making the top four after winning three of the last four in the Premier League.