Darwin Nunez
Twitter reacts as Jurgen Klopp benches Darwin Nunez for Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp’s line-up for Liverpool’s first game of the Premier League season has been revealed, and Darwin Nunez does not start against Fulham. Klopp has opted for Roberto Firmino as a false nine, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz either side of him – leaving Nunez on the bench, who will likely come on later in the game. Liverpool XI to face Fulham: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson; Thiago, Henderson, Fabinho; Salah, Firmino, Diaz Substitutes: Adrian, Gomez, Milner, Elliott, Nunez, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Van Den Bergh, Chambers Even Klopp knows Nunez is not ready yet, and needs protection. EPL is brutal when you don’t perform in your first 5 games of the season – even worse when you’re a big money signing. — ʙᴏʀᴛᴇʏ🇬🇭 (@joelbortey) August 6, 2022 I loved M...
WATCH: Darwin Nunez equalises for Liverpool with cheeky flick
Darwin Nunez has opened his Premier League account for Liverpool, equalising against Fulham in his side’s first game of the season. The 23-year-old joined Liverpool from Benfica this summer for a £64m guaranteed fee, which could rise to a club-record £80m with add-ons. In two years in Portugal, Nunez scored 32 goals in 57 league appearances and become an instant star for Benfica which earned him a big-money move. Immediate impact from Darwin Núñez! 🙌 He nets his first Premier League goal on his competitive debut! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WTVMbKVNkv — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 6, 2022 Liverpool are bidding to snatch the Premier League title back from Manchester City after consecutive years of being pipped to the trophy by Pep Guardiola. Nunez, alongside summer ...
WATCH: Man United Fans Make Hilarious Highlight Reel Of Darwin Nunez’s Dismal Liverpool Debut
Liverpool’s marquee summer signing Darwin Nunez made a somewhat disappointing debut appearance in a pre-season friendly with Manchester United on Tuesday. The Uruguayan, who recently made the switch from Benfica for a club-record £85million free, cut a frustrated figure as his side were dismantled by Manchester United. In Erik Ten Hag’s first game in charge of the Red Devils, forgotten figures in Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial looked rejuvenated as they carved through a helpless Liverpool defence. In contrast, Jurgen Klopp’s new danger man came on with half an hour to play, and although pre-season is no real test of a player’s calibre, a highlight reel put together by one smug United fan highlights a disappointing showing. See the reel below. Darwin Nunez the 100 ...
Liverpool Summer Transfers: Who Have They Signed Already?
There is only so much you can do to improve a squad that won two major trophies last season, but Liverpool have already been active in the transfer market to ensure silverware continues to return to Anfield. Who have Liverpool signed? Darwin Nunez – Centre Forward – £65m Darwin Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica earlier this month in a deal that could reach up to £85m, with a £65m fee guaranteed and add-ons of £20m that would see Nunez break the club’s transfer record that is currently held by Virgil van Dijk. The 23-year-old will be earning roughly £140,000 per week at Anfield, and was snapped up by Jurgen Klopp after scoring 26 league goals for Benfica in the 2021/22 campaign with a rate of one goal every 76.5 minutes. Nunez is expected to act as a direct replacement for Sadio Mane, who...
Darwin Nunez, Uruguay’s latest goal machine
While Benfica lost 3-1 to Liverpool, Darwin Nunez once again showed why he is a striker who would be there and about for years to come. At the age of 22, Darwin Nunez is already scoring goals for fun. The evolution of the Matador that was Edinson Cavani, the young striker has been a delight since joining Benfica in the summer of 2020. After representing Penarol back home, the striker was snapped up by Spanish division two side Almeria in 2019. In his first season, the youngster would score 16 goals and provide three assists in 32 games. Nunez, a striker for the ages Clearly, this was a striker built for European football. The likes of Olympique de Marseille and Rennais were monitoring the player very keenly but Benfica were willing to move heaven and earth to sign his up. They paid 24 mill...
West Ham Transfer News: Darwin Nunez fee agreed with Benfica
West Ham are looking to pull off an ambitious move for the Benfica striker Darwin Nunez on deadline day. According to a report from Sky Sports, the Premier League side have already agreed on a fee with the Portuguese outfit for the 22-year-old Uruguayan international. Nunez is regarded as one of the most exciting attacking prospects in European football right now and he has been in scintillating form for Benfica this season. Bet £10 and Get £50 In Bet Credits with bet365 Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The striker has 20 goals in 25 appearances for the Portuguese outfit and he could pro...
Brighton keen on signing South American star with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion have entered negotiations with Benfica over a club-record deal for striker Darwin Nunez, The Mail reports. The Seagulls have had a quiet transfer window, and they have landed just two signings in midfielder Enock Mwepu and goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. The club are eyeing a new centre-forward before the transfer deadline and appears to have their sights on long-term target Nunez. Graham Potter’s side are prepared to offer around £25 million for the Uruguayan. The fee would break their existing transfer record. Sportslens view: Nunez was heavily linked with Brighton during last summer’s transfer window before joining Benfica from Almeria for around £21.6m. The 22-year-old had an impressive debut campaign for the Portuguese club, registering 14 goals and 12 ...
Brighton keen on signing £38.4m-rated star with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion have revived their interest in signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, The Athletic’s Andy Naylor claims. The Seagulls were keen on landing the Uruguayan last year, but Benfica won the race to sign him from Almeria for £20 million. The 22-year-old had a productive season for the Portuguese giants, registering 14 goals and 12 assists from 44 appearances. It is now reported that the Seagulls are back in the hunt for the marksman, who is still under rehabilitation after a knee surgery. Sportslens view: Brighton are searching for a new striker this summer, and they have been heavily linked with Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard in the past few weeks. However, it appears that they are prioritising a move for Nunez. Portuguese outlet O Jogo (page 12) claims that the club hav...
