Former defender Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool fans to keep faith with striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker has enjoyed a mixed start at Anfield following his big-money transfer from Benfica at the start of the current season.
He has played 19 games (in all competitions) for the Reds so far, registering nine goals and three assists. Darwin Nunez received a three-game ban earlier this season after he headbutted Joachim Andersen during a Premier League match in August.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has asked fans to keep faith with striker Darwin Nunez. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said (via Sportskeeda): “He’s a diamond in the rough. He will never have a quiet match, or score or show a series of missed chances”.
“Darwin Núñez is not the most technical in terms of finishing. He tries to bust the net, but there’s definitely something to work with, you wouldn’t want to play him at that pace.”
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Darwin Nunez wasted several important opportunities as Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in the EFL Cup round of 16 tie on Friday.
Erling Haaland, Riyad Maherz and Nathan Ake were among the goals for Pep Guardiola’s team, while Fabio Carvalho and Mohamed Salah were on the Reds’ scoreboard.
Despite his dismal finish, Darwin Núñez turned heads with his work rate and movement throughout the game. The 23-year-old attacker also claimed an assist in setting up Liverpool’s second goal for Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool points to Ismael Bennacer
The Reds are interested in signing AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the Algerian international and could make an approach to sign him during the summer window.
Bennacer has established himself among the best midfielders in Serie A since joining the Rossoneri from Empoli during the 2019 summer transfer window. He has made 126 appearances (in all competitions) for the Milan outfit so far, recording four goals and eight assists. The Algerian international helped AC Milan win the Serie A title last season.
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However, his current contract at the San Siro will expire at the end of next season. AC Milan are willing to offer him a new contract, but have so far failed to reach an agreement with him. The Serie A team could be forced to sell it next summer.
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