Michael Owen has spoken about Darwin Nunes, who was criticized after Liverpool’s win over Burnley.
Michael Owen spoke highly of Darwin Nunes after helping Liverpool return to the top of the Premier League on Boxing Day.Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Burnley 2-0, with Darwin Nunes opening the scoring for Liverpool with a fine point from outside the penalty area.
It was the 24-year-old’s first goal from outside the penalty area and his first in the Premier League since October.There has been a bit of doggedness in his approach recently, but Michael Owen has made it clear he “loves the confidence” radiated by the player.
Jurgen Klopp would have picked a replacement anyway. However, Darwin Nunez’s struggles ruled him out of the match against heavyweights Arsenal last time out.
But now that he is back on the points table, he will be hoping for a good performance. Of course, Michael Owen lost touch while reacting during the game against Burnley.
Darwin Nunes has responded to Liverpool’s criticism.
Despite Nunes’ recent form, Owen said he was “very confident”. “I liked the finish. He was cool and collected. Side legs outside the box.“Actually, I did a good job participating in the build, but maybe I made a mistake.
The referee played with a good advantage. He gave a ghost on the edge of the penalty area. I really like his confidence. Side legs at top corners.“It’s a very big figure for a player who gets some criticism about his finishing, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
“It’s surprising (he’s never scored from outside the box).” We attacked him very well and I was surprised he didn’t score from outside the box. He is a talented player. He could have scored more goals. And Liverpool could have scored more goals.”
Can Darwin Nunes take it a step further?
It is a defining moment for Liverpool. Arsenal will go back to top if they beat West Ham United. And then there’s Manchester City, back from the Club World Cup and ready to take the crown again.Mohamed Salah is set to feature in the Africa Cup of Nations in the coming New Year, which will be a major blow for Liverpool as they chase the title.
This is where players like Nunes need to take responsibility. Otherwise the pressure will be on his shoulders.
