Glen Johnson has claimed one Liverpool ace specifically nonetheless ‘has much more to present’ for Jurgen Klopp’s aspect.
Darwin Nunez was signed in the summertime of final yr from Benfica and has divided Reds supporters ever since with him struggling for consistency on the membership.
The Uruguay worldwide netted 15 targets throughout his debut marketing campaign on Merseyside and already had eight targets this time period – in addition to 10 assists (throughout all competitions) – however his lack of composure in entrance of purpose is a priority for some Kopites.
Ex-Purple Johnson, nevertheless, insists he’s an enormous fan of the 24-year-old and believes we shouldn’t be fearful in regards to the ahead because of the reality he’s ‘all the time a menace’.
“I actually like him and I all the time have achieved,” he advised the Daily Star. “He’s all the time a menace and I really like watching him play as a result of he’s enjoyable, wears his coronary heart on his sleeve and brings ardour to the sport.
“I’m extra fearful about strikers who’re not a menace, however I don’t fear for Nunez as a result of he’s all the time a menace. He could miss a number of possibilities however he’s all the time harmful and for him to be doing what he’s doing so early in his Premier League profession, I imagine he has much more to present.”
Nunez is an absolute nightmare for defenders with the tempo, energy and motion he gives in behind however he has struggled in entrance of purpose at instances.
He’s removed from a medical finisher in the meanwhile however he does seem to have the attributes required to succeed at Liverpool and the hope is that Klopp and Co. can flip him right into a prolific ahead.
It’s nonetheless early days in our No. 9’s Anfield profession and it’s clear that he’s developed considerably within the 18 months that he’s been on Merseyside.
There stays loads of time for him to silence his critics and present what he’s manufactured from in a purple shirt with constant performances.
In the present day wouldn’t be a foul time for him to get going as we journey to Bournemouth understanding {that a} win would put us 5 factors clear on the prime of the Premier League.