Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has explained why Darwin Nunez is only named on subs bench today for the Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield.

After a frustrating start to the new campaign under new Head Coach Arne Slot at Liverpool, Darwin Nunez appears to be understanding exactly what the Dutchman wants from him. The Uruguayan found himself on the substitutes bench for the opening Premier League encounters with Slot preferring the guile and intelligence of Diogo Jota in attack.

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Darwin Nunez has caught the eye with his performances against Chelsea and Leipzig, and Arne Slot ‘s latest comments suggest he has seen a change in him. Nunez replaced the injured Diogo Jota and produced an excellent display off the ball as Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 last weekend, before starting against Leipzig in midweek.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has picked out one player who he thinks is a more logical fit as a striker than Darwin Nunez. It has been a fine start for life as Liverpool boss for Dutchman Slot as his side currently sit second in the Premier League table.

Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s £80 million work in progress. Think of him as the footballing equivalent of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia – always worth seeing, but incomplete and leaving you guessing as to whether there will be a finish.

Darwin Nunez delivered the crucial assist to ensure Liverpool left the capital with a point in their 2-2 draw at Arsenal, and Arne Slot commended the forward’s efforts post-match. In the absence of Diogo Jota, Nunez has been tasked with leading the Reds’ line for 224 minutes across the last three games.

Liverpool continue to ride high in the Premier League under Arne Slot, yet for Darwin Nunez, it has been a somewhat frustrating campaign to date.