The Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez played only limited minutes under Arne Slot this season so far, however, the Liverpool manager still backs him up and has future plans for him.
Nunez has only made four substitute appearances since Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp, Diogo Jota is the preferred central striker.
With just one start in the last 12 games for Liverpool, the Uruguayan international has only managed one goal since March.
But Slot maintains faith in Nunez’s skills and claims the busy fixture schedule will give the 25-year-old lots of chances to show his mettle.
Arne Slot believes in Darwin Nunez to Shine at Liverpool
Arne Slot though playing Darwin Nunez very limited minutes this season so far, his words in the press conference before the Premier League match against Bournemouth are music to Liverpool fans.
He said,
“It’s always difficult because players but also media only think you have confidence in a player if you play him,
There’s a lot of confidence in him. But there are two players for that position and I could even come up with more who could play in that position.
He is in competition with Diogo, who has done really well. But many games have to be played and there will be enough time to judge Darwin, if he improves and how he improves and if he can do special things for the club.”
Nunez’s strengths are being fully utilized by the coach who is also eager to assist him in improving his teammates chemistry on the field.
Slot made comparisons between Santiago Gimenez’s time at Feyenoord and his own pointing out that the Mexican striker struggled at first but eventually flourished under his leadership.
Slot said,
“I like to play a certain style of football, high pressing, dominating, creating as much chances as we can, scoring a lot of goals, not conceding a lot – I think that goes for every manager! We want to have the ball a lot.”
This shows why Arne Slot played Diogo Jota ahead of Darwin Nunez, which is only a tactical change and not because the Dutchman lost confidence in Nunez.
Will Darwin Nunez shine under Arne Slot and reach his true potential? coming crucial matches in the Premier League will answer that.
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