Darwin Nunez faces an opportunity to solidify his place in Liverpool's attack as Diogo Jota's injury opens the door for more playing time. The Uruguayan striker has struggled to meet expectations since his arrival at Anfield, but his recent brace against Brentford offers a glimmer of hope. Manager Jurgen Klopp has challenged Nunez to demonstrate consistency and live up to his potential.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove himself as a top striker as the Uruguayan aims to capitalize on Diogo Jota 's latest injury. Slot revealed on Monday that Jota will be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a muscle injury in Liverpool 's draw against Nottingham Forest on January 14. Jota's absence opens up another opportunity for Nunez to showcase his abilities, starting with Tuesday's Champions League clash against French side Lille at Anfield.
Nunez has faced criticism from both Slot and his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, since his transfer from Benfica for a fee that could reach £85 million ($104 million) in 2022. Despite scoring two goals against Brentford in his last outing, his overall performance has been underwhelming, with only six goals in all competitions this season. 'I don't think it's the first time Darwin has been in this situation when Jota has been out,' Slot told reporters on Monday. 'But he is in a good place because he scored two against Brentford. We have four strikers who are fit to start and Darwin is one of them.' 'Of course, it increases the chance for Darwin to get more playing time if one is injured and especially if it's a number nine.' Slot admitted recently that he has struggled to unlock the full potential of Nunez, who was widely regarded as one of the world's most promising young talents at Benfica. Urging Nunez to live up to the hype, Slot added: 'The most difficult in football is to find consistency, as a team and an individual. Only a few players are able to be at the same level every few days. Then there is a big group of players who can play well but not every time. He is in that group. We have one or two who are in the group of the highest standard. That is a nice challenge for him.
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