Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez scored his side’s first goal in the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield, which was later ruled out for offside by VAR.
Jurgen Klopp praised striker Darwin Nunes for playing a key role in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Brentford at Anfield.
Liverpool have been on a losing streak, having drawn with Luton Town in their last two games before losing to Toulouse in Europe, but Thomas Frank’s men matched Thomas Frank’s men in style.
A brace from Mohamed Salah and a superb strike from Diogo Jota saw the Reds overcome a Brentford side that had won three in a row.
Klopp’s side moved up to second in the table with the win and moved a point clear of Premier League leaders Manchester City after being held to a 4-4 draw by Chelsea on Sunday night.
But after the game, Núñez’s performance impressed the German manager, while Klopp was impressed by the Uruguayan’s work rate. ‘excellent! “It’s very good,” he said. Anyone can see it.
Look how he handles the ball for us. Who would have thought they could do this for us last year? “[The key was] Darwin.
Because Brentford wanted a long ball and started to press. His work rate was insane.” Liverpool’s Darwin Nunes has an overhead kick disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield.
Although Nunez wasn’t on the scoresheet – two first-half attempts were disallowed for offside – he was involved in the game’s opener, delivering a fine back pass to Salah.
The 24-year-old led the way for the full 90 minutes, making three tackles and two more assists in the game. It was the third time he had done so in competition this season.
Klopp added: “When we were able to keep the ball on the ground and play football, when Darwin (Nunas) connected the special play for us, we were very dangerous.”Nunes, who joined from Benfica in June 2022, has had a difficult first season on Merseyside, with the 24-year-old unable to secure a regular starting spot.
However, he has become a regular in Klopp’s new starting XI this season. He has scored seven goals in all competitions this season, compared to 13 last season.
After an international break with his Uruguay team-mates, Nunez faces a big challenge when Liverpool travel to face league leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
