Paul Scholes was left embarrassed by Liverpool star Darwin Nunes.
The Manchester United legend says there is a huge gap between the Uruguayan star’s performances and his level of finishing.
Speaking about his performance in the Premier League, Scholes said the Liverpool striker was in a good position but failed to get on the scoresheet. He said the technology is not enough and coaches need to work on it. He told HITC:“I think the biggest gap is in his game and the quality of his finishing. Do you see any improvement during this period? I guess sometimes it just comes down to gut, right? This kid, I don’t know what he’s going to do. I don’t think he knows what the right ending is.”
“On the other hand, there is energy. And they love Liverpool.” They like their centre-forwards to run. But at the end of the day, as a center forward you have to score goals and he is in a good position. You don’t want him to score. I don’t think his skills are good enough in terms of finishing. Scholes continued:”I think finishing as a center forward means clearing your head at the right time. They are the best. I’m not sure this guy has it. He is excited.
He often makes bad choices. But Liverpool fans love him. “People love what he’s done with the team.”“But when you have that peace and you go all the way and you have a real opportunity, all of a sudden your mind clears. You know what you’re doing. Michael (Owen) can do that. The best centre-forwards can do that. “You’re not even sure he’s thinking about it.” Liverpool signed Nunes from Benfica for £64m, including add-ons, for £85m.
Darwin Nunes has scored 4 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League this season. He has appeared in 16 games for Manchester United, coming off the bench six times, but is currently on a scoreless run. The Uruguayan star has registered just two assists in his last 10 games in all competitions. He has scored in the past three games but hasn’t been on the score sheet since early November.
