Journalist Michael Hincks believes that Liverpool should start Darwin Nunez from now on after his impact in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Fulham.
The £68m Uruguayan replaced Roberto Firmino after 50 minutes at Craven Cottage, and alongside Harvey Elliott and James Milner, made a tremendous impact on proceedings.
He scored the equaliser after flicking into the top corner of Marek Rodak’s net, before setting up Mohamed Salah for the second equaliser later in the match.
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Jurgen Klopp’s men fell behind twice to Aleksandar Mitrovic's goals, with the second, a penalty, given away by Virgil van Dijk.
Hincks had this to say on Nunez:
“An early second-half introduction, replacing Firmino,” the reporter wrote for iNews.
“Arguably should have shot when opting to play the ball across goal, but moments after seeing one flick saved, a second attempt found the net, after Tosin’s touch played it onto Nunez’s heel.
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“Looked a danger in the air and then got the assist when playing it over to Salah. Will surely start from here on in.”
Nunez did score and assist in his cameo, but arguably the most noticeable attribute he provided was the creation of chaos in the Fulham backline.
He won headers, gave defenders the runaround and gave space to other forwards, such as Salah, to blossom.
It would be harsh on Klopp to heavily criticise his selection, as he usually likes to bed in new signings, but Nunez has clearly proven that he is ready.
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He bagged 34 in all competitions last season for Benfica, including six in the UEFA Champions League, and already has two in two substitute appearances for the Reds.
The no.27 has a chance to make his Anfield debut when the Reds face Crystal Palace next Monday.
Topics: Darwin Nunez, Liverpool
Chris Stonadge