Nunez, a forward from Uruguay, joined Liverpool last summer for £85 million, setting a new record for the team.
The Reds’ season was challenging overall, though, as they missed out on the Champions League for the first time in seven years. Nunez also faced criticism for his performance, despite the fact that he still scored 15 goals in all competitions.
The 24-year-old has since started the 2023–24 season off strong, scoring three goals despite making only two starts. Last month, he also contributed to a 2-1 victory at Newcastle by scoring a late brace after coming off the bench.
In the Europa League matchup against Austrian team LASK on Thursday, he also started Liverpool’s comeback.
Following the triumph in Austria, Van Dijk praised Nunez and asserted that he was beginning to reveal his true colors to the world.
The Dutchman claimed that “everyone has now seen the potential and the quality he has.”
“Darwin was crucial to our victory over LASK, and long may it continue.” The competition is strong up front.
It’s encouraging to see that they all have to push one another. Whether you start or not, everyone has a part to play.
Van Dijk snatched the ball and hinted that he was going to take the penalty before Nunez’s penalty in the second half, giving the Uruguayan time to gather himself.
The defender also discussed the psychological aspect of those high-pressure situations in games.
You must ensure that you defend at least the penalty spot, he continued. There’s a little bit of a mind game going on; perhaps they were trying to get into your thoughts.
It was always intended for Darwin to take the shot, so I’m delighted he succeeded.
The team led by Jurgen Klopp has five points from five Premier League games and is still winless this year.
