Nunez has scored only one goal in his last 10 appearances and three in total all season.
LIVERPOOL - Arne Slot insisted Darwin Nunez is still an important part of Liverpool's plans despite the struggling striker falling below the"standard" in the Champions League win against Girona.Mired in a lengthy slump,
After receiving criticism in midweek, Nunez posted on Instagram:"They are not all, they are some. Thank you Reds for your support, we are all still together." "We all saw they did something with him when he missed a few chances on Tuesday and everyone needs an arm around you, either from a team-mate, the fans or your manager.
I said that to him yesterday and the last half-hour against Girona wasn't of the standard he should have.Nunez's position will come under increasing pressure with Diogo Jota and long-term absentee Federico Chiesa set to return to the squad for the visit of Fulham on Saturday.
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