‘He will score five’… Chris Sutton says £70M Forward to Shine as Liverpool’s Main Man in Salah’s Absence

Liverpool faces a goal-scoring challenge as Mohamed Salah departs for the African Cup of Nations. With key players stepping up, the spotlight falls on Darwin Nunez, the £70m striker, to fill Salah’s boots and find the net consistently.

Nunez’s Opportunity

In the absence of Salah, Liverpool’s attacking trio of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota will have to shoulder more responsibility.

However, all eyes are on Darwin Nunez, who finally becomes the focal point of the team’s attack. Pundit Chris Sutton believes Nunez is poised to shine and has chosen him as his Fantasy Premier League captain.

Sutton’s Optimism

Speaking on the Fantasy 606 Podcast, Chris Sutton expressed confidence in Nunez’s goal-scoring abilities.

He anticipates a goal spree from the Uruguayan, suggesting he could score five goals in one game during Salah’s absence. This optimistic outlook may be just the boost Nunez needs to find his form.

“That’s the pick I think, Darwin Nunez. He’s due a barrel load; isn’t he? In one of these games, he will score five.”

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Sutton said on the Fantasy 606 podcast (via TBR).

Nunez’s Previous Performance

Despite a lukewarm start to his Premier League campaign, Nunez has shown glimpses of brilliance, contributing five goals and six assists in 19 appearances.

His ability to thrive as the leading man in attack was evident during his time at Benfica, and now, the stage is set for him to showcase his superstar potential at Liverpool.

AFCON Impact

Mohamed Salah’s participation in the African Cup of Nations could see him miss five crucial games, creating an extended opportunity for Nunez to prove his worth. With key fixtures against Arsenal, Fulham, Bournemouth, and Chelsea, Nunez has a platform to make a significant impact.

Salah’s Absence: Time for Nunez to shine

As supporters rally behind Nunez, the hope persists for him to make his mark, particularly in crucial upcoming matches. The Emirates showdown against Arsenal is an early litmus test, where Liverpool fans eagerly await Nunez’s impact on the scoresheet.

Liverpool face a testing period without their top scorer, and Nunez’s ability to step up in Salah’s absence could be the game-changer the team needs.

Sridarshi Chowdhury

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