Pep Ljinders has dismissed concerns over Darwin Nunes’ recent goal drought for Liverpool.The Uruguayan has not scored in his last 10 games for Manchester United. His last goal came against AFC Bournemouth in the League Cup and he has not scored in the Premier League since the end of October. Meanwhile, his performances in recent games against Crystal Palace and Manchester United have led to criticism of the forward. Liverpool return to League Cup action on Wednesday night, taking on West Ham United in the quarter-finals. It is unclear whether Nunes will start, but Linzinders confirmed that club officials had a meeting with Nunes and noted that United, who have played mostly as a new fake in the past, are adapting to the Uruguayan’s attack.
“Darwin is full of passion.” He said. “You are involved in every game and it would be very unfair if we judged the players only on goals, because when we score goals and when we actually compete, it is about the team. “There are always changes. It is not about the individual. who creates it. Sadio helped Mo when he wasn’t playing well and played a decisive role when Bobby wasn’t playing well. That happens. “I think there’s a good connection between Mo and Darwin, like they see each other and help each other.
I think Darwin is having a much better season than last year, especially with the way he defends the team.” The way he controls the middle and the way he presses, the way he pushes back and kicks out, the way he counters helps us a lot when we sit deep and can play a supporting role in front of him.”He does his job much better. Score a goal for Wataru (vs. Fulham). We play for a long time, he (Nunas) moves and Mo helps Wataru.” He continued: “For a long time I played as a false nine with an extra player going deep.
Now Darwin is always last in line, sometimes too high, sometimes offside, but he is learning. I like it a lot and we often see this guy full of passion. That’s what our stadium likes and that’s what we need. This is the way to lead, and things can get better. “It’s a good thing. If you do it a lot, you naturally get goals and that helps our team. We do it over and over and sometimes you have to be lucky. We sit together and have one-on-one meetings and it shows images.” , we all have a very good relationship. Well, I’m not just talking about me, he feels our faith. That’s all we can give him, and like I said, if you don’t, it’s going to get a lot worse. But we do.”
Meanwhile, Ljinders has defended Dominik Szobozlai’s recent dip in form since joining the Hungarian club as part of a £150million midfield overhaul. “He is 22 and very young,” said the Dutchman. “We are very pleased with the impact it has had. We know what he can do. “The only way to get back to that standard is to work hard, work well and practice well. I’m not saying it isn’t.
Don’t get it wrong!”He has the character to show the team and play an important role. If he continues to fight and the team around him stabilizes, he will return to his best level. But we’ve seen what it can do and that’s what we need.”Last year everyone said we had to renew the midfield. We need new players. Now we have new players and there will always be difficult moments. There are very few best moments in the season.” We are very excited to have him with us. That’s for sure.”
