Darwin Nunez was the hero for Liverpool as Arne Slot's Liverpool beat RB Leipzig 1-0 to keep their Champions League winning streak alive.
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Nunez stars as Liverpool beat LeipzigSlot reveals what he told the strikerNunez struggling for form under SlotFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Nunez opened his Champions League account for the season as he was on target against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. The Uruguayan has struggled to shine this season, however, Slot has now revealed Nunez did everything he asked of the striker when facing the Bundesliga side and revealed his pleasure with the 25-year-old.
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Speaking to the media, Slot said: "I asked for a goal. He gave us one but in the lead-up to the goal, Gakpo was important and Mo with an assist. It was a team goal. It's pleasing to see that Darwin did a really good job today."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Nunez has only made three appearances in the Premier League this season for Liverpool and managed just one goal. The 25-year-old is below the likes of Cody Gakpo, Luiz Diaz, and Diogo Jota in the pecking order but will hope his strike against Leipzig can help him return to his best form.
WHAT NEXT FOR NUNEZ?
Liverpool now turn their attentions to a crunch game against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, October 27, although it is unlikely that Nunez will start the important clash.