Liverpool star Darwin Nunez continues to produce goals and assists despite his naysayers moaning about him being wasteful
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez continues his productive form this season, scoring two goals against Bournemouth in Sunday’s Premier League clash. The 24-year-old faced criticism from many football fans and pundits for being too wasteful in front of goal this season.
However, since signing for Liverpool, the Uruguayan has enjoyed continuous support from the Kopites, his teammates, and the Liverpool staff. He has justified the support by being productive and through his all-around contributions in the open play.
The Reds beat the on-form Bournemouth side 4-0 in the Premier League clash, remaining at the top of the table. They are facing a shortage in numbers within the squad due to reasons such as injuries and international duties.
Liverpool played against the Cherries in the away game without their star players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. The victory displayed that the Reds have players who can step up in the absence of such important stars.
The attacking lineup’s ability to interchange positions and maintain the organization of the team has been excellent. The movement and chemistry between the frontline allowed the Reds to create many chances during the game.
The Reds took 14 shots in the game with seven on target while dominating 61% of the possession. Nunez opened the team’s account in the 49th minute of the game and scored his second goal in extra time.
OptaJoe (h/t X) reported that Darwin is the first Premier League player to register 10 goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season. Despite the concerns about his composure in front of goal, he produced two clinical finishes against Bournemouth.
10+10 – Darwin Núñez is the first Premier League player to register at least 10 goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season. Perfect. pic.twitter.com/J8CH7POUqB
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 21, 2024
Nunez’s finishing has drawn numerous criticisms as he missed plenty of easy chances this season. Many naysayers used it as an excuse to designate him as a flop, comparing him with other reputed attackers.
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The stats prove that Darwin has been a pivotal part of Liverpool’s success so far this season. The Reds play the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday with Kopites hoping for more productivity from the attacker.
