Arne Slot reveals how Darwin Nunez surprised him – “Was really pleasing”
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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.
Having previously played 307 minutes across the first 10 fixtures of the season, it marks a significant turning point for the Uruguayan – who has started to show he can fit into Slot’s system.
At Arsenal, Nunez managed just 28 touches and failed to have a shot on goal, but he supplied the crucial assist for Mohamed Salah‘s equaliser and worked tirelessly until the end of the 90 minutes.
It was his fitness after limited game time that ‘surprised’ Slot, who praised his No. 9 for “how hard he worked” for the team.
Slot told reporters: “The last thing (how he kept on going) is also the reason why I kept him on, because if you just keep on going and I see you’re fit enough to keep competing.
