Liverpool star Darwin Nunez received plaudits from the fanbase for his selfless performance against Chelsea in the 2-1 Anfield victory. The Reds beat their London rivals in the Premier League clash after the October international break to maintain their form.
Liverpool have won 10 out of their first 11 games in all competitions as they intend to maintain their rhythm. New head coach Arne Slot has installed a well-balanced tactical style of play that has raised the efficiency this season.
Liverpool have only conceded five goals in those 11 games while maintaining their attacking ability since the Jurgen Klopp era. Nunez has struggled to receive significant game time during the early stages of the season as Slot preferred Diogo Jota.
The Portuguese international started the game against Chelsea but suffered an early first-half injury against Chelsea, forcing an early substitution. Nunez replaced Jota in the 30th minute of the game, making an immediate impact with his high-intensity and technical qualities.
According to SofaScore, Nunez won seven out of 12 ground duels and two out of five aerial duels against Chelsea. He won four fouls while selflessly working hard, making two clearances and three tackles for the Reds during the game.
While Nunez enjoyed 75% passing accuracy with 100% successful long balls, his linkup play created many goalscoring chances for Liverpool. The Uruguay international will play a pivotal role for the Reds during the fixture congestion in the absence of Jota.
The 25-year-old suffered from undesired criticism on social media since last season due to his struggle with finishing easy chances. However, the Kopites have continuously backed the Uruguayan and appreciated his passion and desire to work hard for the team.
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Nevertheless, Nunez needs to contribute consistently as this season is a make-or-break season for the Uruguayan at the club. The 25-year-old has reached the peak stage of his career and needs to fulfil his incredible potential.
