Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot praised Darwin Nunez’s health ranges in opposition to Arsenal of their 2-2 draw on the Emirates Stadium.
The Dutch supervisor could be happier of the 2 supervisor with the end result in opposition to the Gunners.
Slot’s staff got here again twice in opposition to Arsenal to return away with some extent from the Emirates Stadium with targets from Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, two of the Liverpool stars who’re within the ultimate 12 months of their contract on the membership and face an unsure future.
Arsenal had taken the lead by Bukayo Saka however the Reds replied with a set-piece aim by Van Dijk.
New signing Mikel Merino gave Mikel Arteta’s facet the lead as soon as once more however within the 81st minute, Nunez ran behind the Arsenal protection after a intelligent go from Trent Alexander-Arnold and put it on a plate for Salah to complete the possibility and make it 2-2.
Slot was shocked with Nunez after the match and whereas talking to Liverpool World, the Dutch supervisor mentioned:
“The very last thing can be the explanation I [kept] him on, as a result of in case you simply carry on going and I see you’re match sufficient to maintain competing. Additionally, after talking about Ibou [Konate] that’s nearly what additionally shocked me [because] Darwin hasn’t performed that a lot but. To then play three video games in a row with the tough fixtures we had, an away recreation in Europe after which to be so match in the long run of the sport… I took Curtis [Jones] out in opposition to Leipzig as a result of that was what I used to be a bit afraid of: is he able to play two in a row?
“However with Darwin, in my view, I’ve no selection as a result of he’s the one out there striker in the intervening time. To see how laborious he labored was actually pleasing. Sure, he needed to play deep within the first half however that had not a lot to do with the sport plan, however with the standard of Arsenal within the first half as a result of they dominated us, with out creating that many probabilities. Additionally they wanted set-pieces for the second aim and to threaten us, whereas the primary aim was, after all, nice particular person high quality of Saka.”
With Diogo Jota out injured, Nunez was anticipated to start out the match and he made a optimistic impression for the staff.
Has has not performed sufficient soccer this season due his place within the pecking order on the membership however each time he has been referred to as upon, he has proven indicators of enchancment and that he’s able to carry out for the staff.
Arne Slot has been impressed by Darwin Nunez
The Uruguayan worldwide scored in opposition to RB Leipzig within the Champions League final week and supplied a vital help in opposition to Arsenal to maintain up Liverpool’s good begin to the brand new season.
His high quality performances will give Slot a range headache, one which he will likely be proud of, when Jota will get match once more.
The Reds have been linked with a transfer for Jonathan David to interchange Darwin Nunez with Barcelona reportedly prepared to supply the striker an escape route from Anfield.
Liverpool journey to Brighton within the Carabao Cup subsequent earlier than internet hosting the Seagulls within the Premier League subsequent week.
