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Darwin Nunez scored the vital equaliser for Liverpool against Southampton on Saturday afternoon (Image: Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez has delighted and frustrated during his time at Liverpool, and some believe that the end is near after being touted for a summer transfer to allow the club to seek a more consistent goalscorer - but other fans in the ECHO comments section say that Nunez could be kept on as his contribution to the team stretches beyond goals.

It was Nunez who scored Liverpool's first goal on Saturday against Southampton, levelling the scores to prevent a Premier League upset, and giving a surging Mohamed Salah a platform to win the game.

His drab first half was turned around seemingly in reaction to chants from the travelling fans comparing him to former player Andy Carroll, and he quickly silenced the taunts.



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Nunez has been in and out of Arne Slot's starting lineup this season, underperforming on his expected goals (xG) and missing notable chances - not that it has prevented Liverpool from gaining a comfortable lead at the top of the league.

Yes he misses chances, but his energy is fantastic & he has scored some crucial goals.”

Commenter Kevlasvegas writes: “Knowing Nunez, he will end up popping in the most important goals we need this season.

Never seen us play like that ever, not one tackle, nothing.”

Boyoh says: “I think Nunez still has the potential to do better than this next season.

He does get slated for misses, but in reality he doesn't get many chances per game, even Haaland would struggle for goals in our setup.”

Liffan would be more radical: “Personally I think Nunez will make more sense if played as a winger more than a number 9.

In a nutshell he is missing that final accurate touch.”

Others would push ahead with a plan to replace him, like ScouseIan: “I like Nunez but he's not a striker, all the shushing in the world won't change that.