Darwin Nunez has admitted that the Premier League is “stronger” than he was used to in Portugal and that “you don’t have a lot of time” on the ball in England.
The Uruguayan joined the Reds from Benfica in the summer and has yet to fully settle in at his new club, despite scoring ten goals and registering three assists in 25 appearances for the Anfield outfit (in all competitions). .
The 23-year-old has not scored for Jurgen Klopp’s side since the FA Cup’s 2-2 draw with Wolves in early January, and he will look to target once more at Molineux on Saturday.
“It is a very big change. Here, the league is stronger, more competitive. He didn’t expect it to be so strong. Nico Otamendi told me that, but I still didn’t expect it,” he told Sky Sports (via Rousing The Kop).
“I have been very impressed. There are no bad teams. They are all in this league for a reason. Soccer is more difficult than in Portugal and more competitive. You don’t have much time.
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Rival supporters and social media accounts have been quick to mock Nunez, as he has so far missed several clear chances in the redshirt.
And while we agree that there is still a lot to do for our number 27, he brings a lot of energy to Klopp’s side and his work rate is second to none when he’s on the pitch.
I must remember that most of the Liverpool team is struggling for confidence and form at the moment, but once the likes of Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz and Bobby Firmino return from injury, that is when we can start to see the real Darwin Núñez. .
People also forget that the Uruguayan international is still young, trying to learn to speak English and adjusting to life in a new league.
We admire the striker for speaking so honestly about his move to England, but we think it won’t be long before he’s up to full steam.
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