Since his transfer to Liverpool from Benfica in the summer of 2022, Darwin Nunez has still not managed to achieve unanimous support. Often clumsy in front of goal, the Uruguayan striker sometimes puts on the savior costume and manages to break the deadlock in favor of the Reds.
Recently, it was during the match against Brentford (2-0) last Saturday in the Premier League that he stood out from the game. Substitute during this meeting, the native of Artigas, came on in the 65th minute , scored twice in added time. Enough to allow the leader of the Kingdom, who saw a plethora of opportunities fail, to once again widen the gap with Arsenal, their first pursuer.
Nunez, a second knife
Despite this great performance, some observers, such as Jamie Carragher, do not see the South American striker remaining with the Merseysiders. The former English LFC defender considers Nunez's level worthy of that of an understudy.
“I don’t imagine he will be at the club next season. I don't know, I'm not privy to those conversations, but he has a brilliant record as a backup. I think since he joined the club he's scored more goals and made more assists than anyone in the Premier League as a substitute, so maybe that's his role between now and then end of the season – which can help Liverpool cross the finish line »declared the consultant for SkySports.
