Darwin Nunez

2022 - 12 - 31

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Gary Neville makes worring Darwin Nunez comparison to Gabriel ... (Teamtalk.com)

Gary Neville has issued a warning to Darwin Nunez after telling the club-record Liverpool signing he will need to alter his game to succeed at Anfield.

“He played Salah in a couple of times. He has to be a goalscorer, and that will be the big question over the next 12 to 18 months. “He can’t be a Jesus-type player for £90m. He told Sky Sports: “I think there’s a line between being a handful, which he is, and being world-class; and that’s the goals. Indeed, the Brazilian is seen as a big factor in Arsenal’s rise to the Premier League summit. And despite scoring nine times in 20 appearances so far for Liverpool, the jury remains out over the wisdom of the transfer.

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'Nightmare': Gary Neville blown away by £140000-a-week Liverpool ... (HITC)

Gary Neville has said on Sky Sports Premier League that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is a “nightmare” to play against.

[BBC pundit feels Liverpool duo’s bond is now ‘better than I’ve seen’ yet](/en-gb/2022/12/31/bbc-pundit-feels-liverpool-duos-bond-is-now-better-than-ive-seen-yet/) [Jurgen Klopp sums up Darwin Nunez display for Liverpool in one word](/en-gb/2022/12/31/jurgen-klopp-sums-up-darwin-nunez-display-for-liverpool-in-one-word/) In our opinion, Darwin Nunez was very impressive for Liverpool against Leicester City at Anfield in the Premier League on Friday evening. The former Manchester United defender made the comments about Nunez after watching him in action for Liverpool against Leicester City at Anfield in the Premier League on Friday evening.

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Gary Neville: Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez can become 'WORLD ... (Daily Mail)

The £85million summer signing from Benfica has scored nine goals in 20 appearances in all competitions, but has been criticised by pundits and fans for ...

'Liverpool didn't even play well tonight and he still had that many chances and was involved in a goal - but you look at the two or three chances and think 'he's got to put one of them away'... At the moment he's a handful but to make that next step, to be a world-class striker he's got to get more of the goals. 'He's causing huge problems for the opposition, involved in goals rather than scoring them, but the next thing is he's got to get the goals. [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) striker Darwin Nunez has the talent to become 'world class'. and then it will start to happen for him in front of goal. Gary Neville backs Darwin Nunez to become 'WORLD CLASS' after another breathless display in Liverpool's win over Leicester...

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Darwin Nunez compared to Chelsea flop Timo Werner by Tony ... (Metro)

Tony Cascarino has compared misfiring Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to former Chelsea flop Timo Werner but if confident the £100million summer signing from ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). He didn’t just shoot, he chipped it and it was great. That’s special, that’s really special. ‘He reminds me of Timo Werner where he couldn’t buy a goal, his pace was brilliant he never stopped working.,’ added Cascarino. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [talkSPORT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nXAC9B1We8).

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Darwin Nunez's start at Liverpool likened to Timo Werner's time at ... (talkSPORT.com)

But whilst it didn't work out for the Blues star, Nunez has been told he 'will come good', and could have a similar impact like former Reds man Luis Suarez.

Get up to £25 in free bets on selected events + 25 Free Spins on D10S Maradona slot. £10) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. But he’s doing everything right getting into the positions to score. I was never convinced by Timo Werner.” He continued: “He’s doing everything right. Nunez’s miss that led to Liverpool’s second goal was just one of the many shots Nunez had on the night, and isn’t the first game the Uruguayan has had where he’s failed to convert a handful of chances.

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"It feels like Timo Werner" - Pundit claims Liverpool star Darwin ... (Sportskeeda)

Former Republic of Ireland striker turned television pundit Tony Cascarino has claimed that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez reminds him of Chelsea flop Timo ...

Both Liverpool and Chelsea have been closely monitoring the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder in recent weeks. Where he couldn’t buy a goal, his pace was brilliant, he never stopped working his socks off, it’s a little like that scenario." “He does that really well. I was never convinced by Timo Werner.” Do you know who he reminds me of? But he’s doing everything right getting into the positions to score."

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Darwin Nunez compared to former Chelsea star who 'never convinced' (Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has been compared to former Chelsea striker Timo Werner. The Reds frontman has been a frequent topic of debate among pundits ...

But he’s doing everything right getting into the positions to score. I was never convinced by Timo Werner.” Liverpool themselves were heavily linked with signing Werner in 2020, before the German opted to sign for Chelsea and the Reds instead moved for Diogo Jota. Nunez has so far scored nine goals in all competitions, following his summer move from Benfica. “He’s doing everything right. [Reds](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) frontman has been a frequent topic of debate among pundits following his performances in recent weeks.

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Gary Neville insists Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez will become ... (SPORTbible)

Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica in a deal worth a potential £85 million. So far, he has scored nine times in 20 appearances for the Reds. Despite a more ...

“He'll be disappointed tonight he hasn't got himself on the scoresheet. It's a fine line: he's a handful if he doesn't score the goals he needs to score, if he scores the goals, he's world class. So far, he has scored nine times in 20 appearances for the Reds.

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Gary Neville makes Darwin Nunez prediction after Liverpool edge ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Darwin Nunez, who was signed for £85million in the summer, played an important role in Liverpool's 2-1 victory against Leicester on Friday night but failed ...

I’m 70 per cent [sure] he will go on to be a top striker in this league and become one of the very best in the world." "We had bets all the time for €10, 'If you score more than 10 times, I will pay you 10 - if you don't, you have to pay me'. When you see the potential, stay calm." He’s a handful, he doesn’t score the goals but if he does score the goals, he’ll be world class. It was a different story at Benfica last term, where he scored 34 goals in all competitions - with six of those coming in the Jamie Carragher added: "I think it's exactly what we've seen, when you’re saying your happy with those performances because you’re thinking if he can score imagine how good the performance would be... He did play a pivotal role in Liverpool's first goal and caused Foxes defender Wout Faes - [who found his own net twice](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-leicester-premier-league-highlights-28845115) - plenty of problems. Klopp was keen to defend Nunez during his pre-match press conference on Thursday. Neville continued: "Physically, I think he [Nunez] will mature. It's all about staying calm. Nunez, 23, is under huge pressure to deliver on Merseyside following his £85million switch from Benfica in June. [Gary Neville](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gary-neville) believes [Darwin Nunez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gary-neville) could become a "world-class striker" if he improves his record in front of goal - as his [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) form continues to be scrutinised.

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Gary Neville makes Darwin Nunez prediction after Liverpool edge ... (Irish Mirror)

Darwin Nunez, who was signed for £85million in the summer, played an important role in Liverpool's 2-1 victory against Leicester on Friday night but failed ...

I’m 70 per cent [sure] he will go on to be a top striker in this league and become one of the very best in the world." "We had bets all the time for €10, 'If you score more than 10 times, I will pay you 10 - if you don't, you have to pay me'. When you see the potential, stay calm." He’s a handful, he doesn’t score the goals but if he does score the goals, he’ll be world class. It was a different story at Benfica last term, where he scored 34 goals in all competitions - with six of those coming in the Jamie Carragher added: "I think it's exactly what we've seen, when you’re saying your happy with those performances because you’re thinking if he can score imagine how good the performance would be... He did play a pivotal role in Liverpool's first goal and caused Foxes defender Wout Faes - [who found his own net twice](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-leicester-premier-league-highlights-28845115) - plenty of problems. Neville continued: "Physically, I think he [Nunez] will mature. Klopp was keen to defend Nunez during his pre-match press conference on Thursday. It's all about staying calm. Nunez, 23, is under huge pressure to deliver on Merseyside following his £85million switch from Benfica in June. [Gary Neville](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/gary-neville) believes [Darwin Nunez](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/gary-neville) could become a "world-class striker" if he improves his record in front of goal - as his [Liverpool](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/liverpool-fc) form continues to be scrutinised.

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