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Darwin Nunez has recently been a big topic of discussion in Liverpool.



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Following the Aston Villa clash, Nunez was an unused substitute for Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.

Slot has since told the press that this was a result of his attitude against Wolves and Aston Villa as the Dutch coach could not accept it happening twice from the striker.

But for the second time in a row, I wasn’t happy with his work effort, against Wolves and against Villa.

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“I always try to be honest with my players and be honest as I can to you guys [the media] as well where I always try to protect my players so I don’t say he never worked hard.

That’s why I addressed it.”

Slot is working with Nunez at Liverpool behind closed doors but the results have not been visible in recent weeks.

Wataru Endo is a player Slot wants Nunez to learn from but it seems that this is a case of the striker being destined to leave at the end of the season.

Jurgen Klopp had a lot of faith in Nunez, hence why he brought him to Anfield, but the German coach may have got this one wrong.

Klopp witnessed Nunez up close when Liverpool played Benfica during their 2021/22 Champions League campaign and the German coach became a fan after witnessing the striker score against his team.

Work-rate was insane.”

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Saudi Arabia showed strong interest in Nunez during the January transfer window and that will likely remain this summer.

Should another bid arrive for the striker, Liverpool are likely to accept it, which would make Nunez one of very few players to let Klopp down.
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