Darwin núñez

Jurgen Klopp is not helping Darwin Nunez by continually defending the striker over his failures in front of goal, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness claims.

Indeed, just one strike could be the kickstart Nunez needs to go on a goals spree in front of goal. Obviously the emphasis is greater on Nunez due to the amount of money he cost and given he’s a new player for Liverpool. And amid unfair comparisons to another big-money striker failure at Liverpool in Andy Carroll, he will hope to soon hit his stride. Next up for Liverpool is a trip to face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Getting to know and motivating his players to perform at their best has been a factor behind Liverpool’s success since he took charge. And while that can be taken in jest, it does reveal some concerns about his struggle to adapt to life at Liverpool. Now Souness has suggested the language barrier is something all top players have to adjust to. That certainly can be an issue for new players, though the top ones work it out very quickly,” Souness finished. Nunez moved to Anfield for an initial £64m fee, with the final fee expected to top £85m – a deal that makes him the club’s costliest signing of all time. He needs to calm himself down but his movements are exceptional. “If you could see him finishing in training, you’d think ‘oh my God!’. But his time on Merseyside has not gone to plan so far.

Darwin Nunez brought his personal six-game goal drought for Liverpool to a close when turning the ball home from close range against Arsenal.

Nunez does, however, have his second Premier League goal of the season – and his first since an opening day showdown with Fulham – after getting his toe to a low cross from Luis Diaz at Emirates Stadium. The Uruguayan striker arrived at Anfield over the summer amid much fanfare, but has been overshadowed by the exploits of fellow big-money frontman Erling Haaland at Manchester City. Liverpool have found themselves playing catch-up on a regular basis of late, with Jurgen Klopp’s side falling behind again at Arsenal, but they will be pleased to see Nunez and Co delivering at the other end of the field.

Watch Darwin Nunez goal as Liverpool make it 1-1 at the Emirates in the Premier League.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [Andy Robertson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andrew-robertson/profil/spieler/234803) is back running outside but may not be ready in time for the visit to London so [Kostas Tsimikas](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/konstantinos-tsimikas/profil/spieler/338070) is likely to deputise again. [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Arthur Melo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-melo/profil/spieler/362842) is another who has picked up a muscle injury and he will join [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/profil/spieler/143424) and [Naby Keita](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215) on the sidelines. Could this be the turning point in Liverpool's season? Nunez slid brilliantly to poke the ball past Aaron Ramsdale. [Curtis Jones](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/profil/spieler/433188) for the clash with Arsenal after the midfielder returned to full training on Thursday after an issue with his tibia. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto-firmino/profil/spieler/131789) is likely to return to the starting lineup but where he will play is likely to depend on whether Klopp reverts to his favoured 4-3-3 formation. [Watch: Liverpool 2-0 Rangers Match Highlights, Alexander-Arnold Responds To Critics With World Class Goal](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-0-rangers-match-highlights-alexander-arnold-responds-to-critics-with-world-class-goal) [Liverpool Youngster Sepp Van Den Berg Ruled Out Until 2023 After Injury With Schalke](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/liverpool-youngster-sepp-van-den-berg-ruled-out-until-2023-after-injury-with-schalke) ['He’s The Reason Salah And Mane Scored All Of Those Goals' John Barnes Assesses What Liverpool Should Do With Roberto Firmino](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/hes-the-reason-salah-and-mane-scored-all-of-those-goals-john-barnes-assesses-what-liverpool-should-do-with-roberto-firmino) [‘I Expect Salah Will Be Dropped Soon’ - Pundit Makes Startling Claim Amid Liverpool’s Poor Form](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/i-expect-salah-will-be-dropped-soon-pundit-makes-startling-claim-amid-liverpools-poor-form) [Jurgen Klopp’s Job At Liverpool Not On The Line With Sacking Unlikely By FSG](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/jurgen-klopps-job-at-liverpool-not-on-the-line-with-sacking-unlikely-by-fsg) [Arsenal Legend Arsene Wenger On Possible Cause of Liverpool's Problems](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/arsenal-legend-arsene-wenger-on-possible-cause-of-liverpools-problems) The main fitness doubt for Mikel Arteta surrounds left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko who missed training on Wednesday and the clash with FK Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Liverpool started the match on the back foot, with the home side deservedly taking the league in the first minute.

Liverpool have equalised at the Emirates Stadium through Darwin Nunez after going behind early in the match.

[October 9, 2022]

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez had fans talking with his goal celebration after scoring the equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.

It’s been a long time since Arsenal went into this fixture as favourites but Mikel Arteta has brought back the feel-good factor to the Emirates Stadium this season. 😂— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) How the HELL is this not a handball? [pic.twitter.com/1gPa42OEYq] [October 9, 2022] darwin nunez did it!!!!!! Bukayo Saka then put Arsenal 2-1 up on the stroke of half-time.

The Liverpool striker ended his barren run in front of goal during the Reds' showdown with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium but his celebrations were very ...

It was the England starlet’s second goal of the campaign having also been on the scoresheet against [Manchester United despite the Gunners having departed Old Trafford on the end of a 3-1 defeat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manutd-arsenal-antony-rashford-saka-27905512). Of course, the celebration has been regularly used by Frenchman Mbappe - first showing the world in 2019. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) had managed to equalise, the hosts found themselves in front yet again - Martinelli teeing up [Bukayo Saka](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bukayo-saka) in the closing moments of the first-half. [Robert Firmino](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roberto-firmino) struck just minutes after the break - the Brazilian replacing Diaz in the first-half. [Share your thoughts in the comments below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nunez-mbappe-arsenal-liverpool-firmino-28193268#comments-section) [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) appearances - [a run stretching back to the opening day of the campaign](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fulham-liverpool-premier-league-highlights-27674373) - ahead of the trip to North London. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) clash against Club Brugge - or indeed was an attempt to taunt Marseille supporters. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) striker [Darwin Nunez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/darwin-nunez) 's celebrations very quickly backfired against [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc), having emulated [PSG](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) striker [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe) for his goal at the Emirates Stadium. [Community Shield victory over Manchester City back in July](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-community-shield-cost-klopp-27619632). [his record summer switch from Benfica](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-liverpool-darwin-nunez-transfer-27183035). [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) ’s men having fallen behind to [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gabriel-martinelli) ’s quickfire opener, Nunez was on hand to haul his side level as he fired home [Luis Diaz](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/luis-diaz) ’s excellent cross for what was his second Premier League goal of the campaign. It was also just his third goal in all competitions, with Nunez having also found the net in the

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Liverpool were made to rue another slow start, this time against Arsenal, as they dropped yet more points despite a Darwin Núñez ...

People might have made out that Liverpool had no chance against Arsenal. Even against his favourite opponents, he didn't have many chances and wasn't that involved in the match. But we know what we’re capable of…" [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-gabriel-martinelli-solution-23294011&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjA78nm7NP6AhUM_hoKHShgCLcQFnoECAcQAg&usg=AOvVaw1OlHRvhk7oeNMk_UjP1xRA) was able to glide forwards, chop inside and feed [Bukayo Saka](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ftransfer-news%2Farsenal-contract-saka-liverpool-transfer-24575018&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjH-YvY7dP6AhWTQEEAHXZVDD8QFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw1mfaR7YMQ_uNJ3M-Fvd_oi). [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-playmaker-van-dijk-arteta-25190914&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwimh_Si7dP6AhVFyRoKHeKLAjkQFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw2gYS-eR2tG0iAU8einccr6) post-match against Rangers in the Champions League (via Chris Mac on Núñez still needs more time to adapt to his teammates, but this was another positive step forwards. [Kostas Tsimikas](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fkostas-tsimikas-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-25018037&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjzt__r7NP6AhUEh1wKHbAaA18QFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw1LBbcA4KoOY2vdk4iMFupH) took a free-kick, and that was a bigger chance for their opponents than the Reds. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Luis Díaz](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-injury-thiago-luis-diaz-25211214&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiT7c2x7NP6AhXB34UKHXMJBi4QFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw3nvc0I0GMii5LkG1vNUc0e) leaving the Emirates Stadium on crutches, Jota might need to have a sustained period in the side over the next few weeks, with Núñez also set for a run. [Diogo Jota](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fjurgen-klopp-liverpool-diogo-jota-25133271&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwihycmr7NP6AhVJUcAKHU9_DIAQFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw1U_9CRnD3BkOSWAYYfaSlt) failed to score in (19 now, taking him back to the middle of April). [Arsenal](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-team-arsenal-darwin-nunez-25207890&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj9yYKk7NP6AhWGQfEDHce0DAUQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw1m2-Yt-g_3QRg9FCcnzS_d) goals left plenty to work on. [Darwin Núñez's](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fdarwin-nunez-haaland-liverpool-fabinho-25042391&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjU8PSd7NP6AhUFfBoKHdQIADsQFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw1hvBMNqEOZxLpujvOurfVR) showing.