The Liverpool striker has scored in his last three matches for Uruguay. Liverpool striker Darwin Nunes says he will try to adapt to the demands of Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay side.Nunes has shown great performances for both club and national team this season. After a mixed first season at Anfield after signing for £64m from Benfica, Nunes scored seven goals and provided six assists in the 2023/24 campaign. He outdueled Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota to establish himself as the starting runner in the 9th. And Nunes enjoyed great success in Uruguay.
The 68-year-old is one of the most respected managers and has influenced the likes of Pep Guardiola. Mauricio Pochettino and Diego Simeone. And Nunes said ahead of Uruguay’s game against Bolivia tonight (11.30pm) that he will allow Bielsa to line up behind the centre-back to improve his performance. He has scored in his last three games, most recently in 2-0 win over World Cup winners Argentina. With this victory, Le Celeste moved up to second place in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay, who failed to progress to the group stage in Qatar last year, have received a managerial offer from former Leeds United manager Bielsa.
