Darwin Nunez is a much better player now than he was when he arrived in the summer of 2022, but this aspect of the Reds’ offence still exhibits some inconsistencies when it comes to direct shots at goal, which makes it difficult for him to only have to push the ball in situations where the opposition custodian has no chance of saving the ball. This situation has occurred multiple times this season, and this matchup against Luton Town is no exception. In the 70th minute, Nunez made a mistake in
The Reds’ game was characterised by numerous attempts at goal but a lack of intensity. In the closing moments of the game, Darwin Nunez missed a goal in front of goal following a millimetre pass from Salah that was too good to waste, which led to an impossible shot that went over the goal, surprising the Egyptian player enough to put his hands to his face.
Even Nunez’s own response was remarkable, as the Uruguayan squad was stunned by what he had done with the pass that merely needed to be pushed into the goal, costing Nunez a goal that would ultimately decide the game. Luis Diaz had to enter the game from the substitutes’ bench after Luton Town took the lead in the 83rd minute to correct the error that the Uruguayan is making frequently.
The supporters of Liverpool are aware of the shortcomings their player has had since joining the team. The actual issue that needs to be addressed is the relatively easy shot, as it has been stated that if he could hit all those plays where there is no mark and in front of goal, he would surely be the best striker in the Premier League.
The supporters already find humour in their striker’s shortcomings.
Darwin is demonstrating even with those missed shots that his effectiveness is compared to that of his compatriot Luis Suarez during the same games played with the Reds. Following the Reds fans’ outpouring of support and Nunez’s multiple goal interventions during this campaign, fans on social media are already taking all of his striker’s missteps with greater humour. A series of memes attempt to ease the inconveniences that any footballer can have on a bad day.
