Jurgen Klopp reacts as Nottingham Forest fans called Darwin Nunez 'like *** Andy Carroll' before Liverpool winner's last gasp
Jurgen Klopp has joked that Nottingham Forest's mocking chants towards Darwin Nunez backfired dramatically.
Liverpool They were playing at the City Ground in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon in a match that seemed destined to end 0-0 with neither team able to find the net throughout.
With the Reds on the verge of drawing 0-0, Forest fans could be heard criticizing striker Nunez for his inability to find the back of the net.
They sang: “You're shit Andy Carroll“, in reference to the former Liverpool and Newcastle striker who struggled to shine during his time at Anfield between 2011 and 2013.
However, those chanting were soon left with egg on their faces when Núñez scored the winning goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Liverpool a 1-0 victory.
That strike led to the owner of the forest Evangelos Marinakis bursts onto the pitch after Núñez scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time, despite referee Paul Tierney only calling for eight.
The Uruguayan hitman's goal means that Liverpool will maintain the lead in the Premier League for another week, with those from Merseyside four points ahead city of manchester and five ahead Arsenal – Both have not played yet.
When asked about the chants directed at Nunez, Klopp only saw the funny side and said: “I wouldn't sing a song like that.
“I would try not to upset Darwin.
“The goal was highly deserved for him. You can sing it when Darwin responds like that.”
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That goal was the 14th goal scored by Núñez this season, an impressive figure to go along with his 11 assists that have so far helped Liverpool keep their quadruple hopes on track.
