Some questioned Nunez’s ability to play at the level needed to support his exorbitant price tag when he was first signed.
A sum that might exceed £85 million for the Uruguayan’s signing with the team is contingent on performance-related bonuses.
But his performance this season has undoubtedly put the doubters to rest.
Darwin Nunez is performing at his peak for Liverpool this year.
Nunez managed to score 15 goals in his debut season at Liverpool despite receiving criticism for his sluggish start.
Nunez has been scoring once every 106 minutes on average, which places him among the Premier League’s most productive strikers. To put this in perspective.
This scoring record is impressive, especially in light of the poor midfield performance from the previous campaign. Despite playing at times with virtually little help, he still managed to contribute to 19 goals in all competitions.
Nunez has actually highlighted each hiccup with joy, goals, and passion despite shifting strategies and roster changes for Liverpool.
He is excelling this season in midfield thanks to players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister.
Nunez has improved his complete game under Jurgen Klopp, not only scoring goals but also showing a tireless work ethic, assimilating into Liverpool’s high-pressing approach.
What else could Nunez do to get better?
Nunez only needs to keep working hard in the gym and paying attention to his coaches if he wants to keep improving at the rate he is now.
Pep Lijnders, Liverpool’s assistant coach, described the 24-year-old’s dramatic turn around in form prior to his team’s 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Leicester City.
Congratulations to Darwin, the fans adore him, remarked Lijnders. He has an intense mentality that drives him to run, battle, and reach places where no one else believes he can.
“It’s fantastic to see him when he’s winning, when he’s upbeat, and you can see right away what this does to a player when he starts back-to-back games. He only plays with his intuition. He notices, he does, and he smells objectives.
Darwin, a player who relies on intuition, needs this level of assurance. He already has improved English, and he puts a lot of effort into improving himself. And it seems like everyone needs success, don’t they? A player is merely a different player whether they are confident or not. Therefore, it is crucial that he is self-assured and that he trains really hard.