Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez likens Darwin Nunez to ex-Anfield hero LFC
Darwin Nunez has been likened to Fernando Torres by former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez with the pair both wasteful in their first season at Anfield., but has struggled for consistency.Torres scored 81 goals for Liverpool, but he started slowly in Merseyside
He has scored 11 goals in all competitions – with six coming in the Premier League – but has been criticised for being too wasteful., who brought Torres to Merseyside in 2007, has backed Nunez to come good for Jurgen Klopp’s side.Speaking on Sky Sports following the match at St James’ Park, Benitez claimed the 23-year-old has huge potential, and reminds him ofThe former Magpies boss said: “He is a hard worker – he’s always making the runs and doing the right things.
Nunez is a doubt for Liverpool’s next game as the Reds look to exact revenge on Real Madrid in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie. Los Blancos beat Liverpool 1-0 in last season’s final despite Klopp’s side dominating the match in Paris.The centre-forward was forced off in the 59th minute against Newcastle with a shoulder injury.
Commenting on the player’s fitness, Klopp said: “If it shows up that Darwin has nothing on his shoulder, it would make my day.”
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