Whatever happens over the next five months, it’s safe to say that Darwin Nunez’ first season with Liverpool will have been very memorable. There have already been significant highs and lows and no doubt more lie in wait.
While his first major challenge was a disciplinary one, following his red card against Crystal Palace, his recent difficulties have come with his finishing. The Uruguayan has had nine Opta-defined clear-cut chances since domestic football resumed following the World Cup, and he has squandered every single one.
The odds of that occurring are miniscule, yet his luck is very much out. Nunez’s fine finish when only marginally offside at Brentford is evidence enough of that. The fact he repeatedly has such high value scoring opportunities is undoubtedly positive, though there are a couple of aspects of his chance quality which are of concern.
