Darwin Núñez keeps working hard to prove his worth to Arne Slot’s Liverpool | Will Unwin
Striker has not been prolific in England but has the energy to disrupt defences and can cover the injured Diogo Jota
Mohamed Salah’s header in Leipzig on Wednesday night was almost certainly about to nestle in the bottom corner but where others saw an opener Darwin Núñez spotted an opportunity. The Uruguayan sprinted to make sure he got the last touch, jabbing in what turned out to be the winner to keep Liverpool’s perfect Champions League start going with a goal he and his team needed.
Under Arne Slot Liverpool have been almost faultless, the only hint of shadow in the sunny fields at Anfield was a home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The fine form has resulted in the Dutchman often sticking with the same players that have served him well, leaving others to stew on the bench.
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