Misses, fall-outs and late goals: Darwin Nunez's Liverpool ride was eventful one | Andy Hunter
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Darwin Nunez's tenure at Liverpool was turbulent, highlighted by his debut red card and failure to meet expectations set by Jurgen Klopp. Despite initial promise, he struggled with form and confidence, eventually becoming sidelined. New head coach Arne Slot recognized Nunez's talents and sought to reinvigorate him, emphasizing a central role. However, challenges persisted, and Slot ultimately faced similar frustrations to Klopp regarding Nunez's inconsistency, leading to questions about his future at the club.
Darwin Nunez never reached the heights Jurgen Klopp predicted, resulting in an eventful three-year ride that ends with Liverpool taking a rare financial hit.
Arne Slot aimed to unlock Nunez's potential but faced challenges as the striker's confidence remained fragile, leading to his underperformance.
Despite initial hopes, Nunez was out of favor well before Klopp's departure, starting just one of the last seven games.
Slot's first act as head coach involved a call to Nunez, emphasizing his central role as Liverpool's No 9, diverging from Klopp's deployment.
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