Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez apologises for ‘ugly attitude’ that led to headbutt incident and red card
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has apologized for his dismissal in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield in the Premier League.
Benfica’s summer signing received his marching orders for a headbutt on Palace defender Joachim Andersen in the second half.
Nunez’s red card means he will now miss Liverpool’s next three games through suspension, including a crucial appointment with Manchester United. The Reds managed to salvage a draw after Nunez was sent off, with Luis Diaz scoring a spectacular equaliser.
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What did Nunez say about his red card?
The Liverpool striker has taken to social media with a message to fans about his red card.
“I’m aware of my ugly attitude,” he wrote on Twitter. “I’m here to learn from my mistakes and it won’t happen again.”
Soya consciente de la fea actitud que tuve. Estoy para aprender de mis errors y no volverá a pasar más. 🫡🙏
— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 16, 2022
The Uruguay international also apologized to the fans.
Apologies to Liverpool everyone ✋🏼
I’ll be back 🫡 pic.twitter.com/iszTdSAx2i
— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 16, 2022
Nunez will miss Liverpool’s next away game at Manchester United, as well as Premier League ties against Bournemouth and Newcastle United.
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What did Klopp say about Nunez red card?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted Nunez was wrong at Anfield but believes the new signing will learn from his mistake.
“I wanted to see the situation first,” he told reporters. “I didn’t know what happened. I saw Andersen on the ground and Darwin walking away. That was my view. So I asked our guys, I saw it and yes it was a red card, the wrong reaction.
“Andersen wanted that and he got it, but Darwin made a mistake. A little provocation here and there and definitely the wrong reaction. I can’t deny that. He’ll learn from that. Unfortunately, he’ll have a couple of games ahead of him. So , which isn’t cool for us, much less with our specific situation, but it is what it is.”
Klopp may be forced to turn his attention to Roberto Firmino, who struggled in the Premier League opener against Fulham. However, the Brazilian might not be available as he picked up an injury in training.
Liverpool are struggling with a host of injuries, making Nunez’s suspension even harder to swallow. In addition to Firmino, midfielders Thiago, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jordan Henderson have all been injured, as have Ibrahima Kontate, Curtis Jones, Caoimhin Kelleher and Diogo Jota.
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