Darwin Núñez stuns Arne Slot and receives a standing ovation from Troy Deeney with a scandalous goal against Liverpool
Darwin Núñez repaid Arne Slot's trust by opening his account for the new campaign in spectacular fashion.
Just one day after the Liverpool manager told him he had to… 'get busy' Returning to the starting XI, the 25-year-old was impressive in the first half against Bournemouth.
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With the Reds With the score 2-0 up thanks to a quick Luis Díaz double, Núñez made it 3-0 in favour of the Merseyside team in the 38th minute thanks to a stunning goal.
Combining with Mohamed Salah On the right flank, the Uruguayan international cut inside the area, before unleashing a left-footed shot that went into the far corner.
The relief and excitement were there for everyone to see. Nunez He ran to the corner flag to celebrate, where he was surrounded by jubilant teammates, in his first league start this season.
AND Slot All of the Liverpool fans were watching as the Dutchman turned to his coaching staff with his hands on his head in disbelief.
Fans loved his reaction, as one X user said: “Arne Slot's reaction to Darwin Núñez's goal is PRICELESS.”
Another joked: “Can't believe I hit the target.”
A third added: “What a goal! Arne Slot's reaction after the goal says it all.”
Before Nunez started against the Cherries, the former Benfica striker had been limited to just 62 minutes of Premier League action spread across three games.
But his first 45 minutes will show Slot that he is more than capable of leading Liverpool's attack.
His effort not only brought Liverpool fans to their feet, but also talkSPORT commentator Troy Deeney, who was watching from Anfield.
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Speaking to talkSPORT at Anfield, the former Watford striker said: “I think he's an excellent centre-forward.
“He has all the attributes, he wins the ball on the line, he has no right to win that, he wins the pass to Salah.
“He then makes his own quick pass and Salah passes it back to him, he finishes inside with his weak foot.
“And then it's just about getting it together, feeling it, and he just felt it with his left foot, post and in.
“And you can hear this place, he needed that, they needed that, what a goal, and that's why he got a standing ovation from me.”
