However, Nunez never looked the right fit for Klopp’s brand of football and it has been a similar story since Slot took over. Liverpool have rarely played to his strengths and he has struggled ...

Darwin Nunez was handed a start as Liverpool reached the Carabao Cup final by blitzing away Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has dismissed suggestions that Darwin Núñez is struggling for confidence amid reports linking the striker with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool and Núñez have been here before. Núñez celebrates in front of the travelling support at Brentford Credit: Getty Images/Justin Tallis Last March, Núñez headed a 99th-minute winner ...

Darwin Núñez has had his doubters this season, and poor form has led to rumours of a January transfer. He answered his critics with a late, match-winning double at Brentford.