Liverpool lost due to a huge 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League thanks to Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguayan foreigner came off the bench to score two goals in stoppage time for the Reds, while Arne Slot extended his lead in the Premier League standings to six points with Arsenal drawing at home to Aston Villa.
With Don Hutchison hailing Slot for his Liverpool substitutes’ dramatic win in west London, the Anfield side once again showed why they are the clear favorites for the Premier League name and a team that will take some time to prevent this season.
Yet on Liverpool player admitted post-match that he is currently in a ‘rough patch’ of form despite making history.
Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Nunez admitted that his form simply hasn’t been good enough, with the former Benfica striker enduring his worst season yet for the Reds under Slot, who has preferred over options in the no. 9 position.
While Nunez set a new Premier League record with his brace against Brentford, the 25-year-old needed that trait more than anyone this weekend, and the striker said he would try to stay strong heading into the final games of January.
Nunez said of his form at Liverpool in recent weeks: “The fact is that I am going through a difficult era and, as I said before, I remain focused on my task and I am going to give everything for Liverpool.
“It’s really important to keep your head up and say, ‘Okay, I have to work because I have to get better. ‘And I stay strong with that mentality and with the help of my family and, of course, the fans, who are amazing.
With Nunez rumoured with an exit from Liverpool as transfer interest from Saudi Arabia ramps up, the second-half of this season is do-or-die for the South American marksman, who is now playing to save his Anfield career.
And after a record-breaking away performance alongside Liverpool’s players lifting Núñez following last night’s win over Brentford, the level is now set for the Uruguayan foreigner to make a stunning return for the RedsArray.
Indeed, Nunez has the skill and quality to be a real asset and star for Liverpool, and the striker knows he wants to hit the ground running in the final four months of this season if he is to remain in the team. Slot team for next season.