Darwin Nunez has admitted that the Premier League is ‘stronger’ than what he was used to in Portugal and that ‘you don’t get a lot time’ on the ball in England.
The Uruguayan joined the Reds from Benfica in the summertime and is but to totally quiet down at his new membership – regardless of netting ten targets and registering three assists in 25 appearances for the Anfield outfit (throughout all competitions).
The 23-year-old hasn’t netted for Jurgen Klopp’s aspect for the reason that 2-2 FA Cup draw with Wolves initially of January, a crew he will likely be trying to rating in opposition to as soon as once more on Saturday at Molineux.
“It’s a really massive change. Right here, the league is stronger, extra aggressive. I didn’t count on it to be so robust. Nico Otamendi advised me that, however I nonetheless didn’t count on it,” he advised Sky Sports activities (by way of Rousing The Kop).
“It has impressed me rather a lot. There are not any unhealthy groups. They’re all on this league for a motive. The soccer is harder than in Portugal and extra aggressive. You don’t get a lot time.”
Rival supporters and social media accounts have been fast to mock Nunez with him lacking quite a few clear-cut possibilities to this point in a Pink shirt.
And though we agree that there’s nonetheless much more to come back from our No. 27, he brings numerous power to Klopp’s aspect and his work price is second to none when out on the pitch.
It should me remembered that almost all of the Liverpool squad are struggling for confidence and kind in the mean time, however as soon as the likes of Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz and Bobby Firmino return from damage, that’s once we could begin to see the true Darwin Nunez.
Folks additionally overlook that the Uruguay worldwide remains to be younger, is attempting to learn to communicate English and is adjusting to life in a model new league.
We admire the ahead for talking so truthfully about his transfer to England however imagine it received’t be lengthy earlier than he’s firing on all cylinders.
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