The last time Darwin Nunez stepped out at the Johan Cruijff ArenA here in Amsterdam, it set in motion a sequence of events that would ultimately change his life. And, Liverpool will hope, spearhead the next evolution under Jurgen Klopp.
Nunez's header to earn Benfica a 1-0 win over Ajax in their Champions League round of 16 clash in March booked a quarter-final berth against the Reds, in which his performances over the two legs were sufficient to persuade Klopp to turn to the striker when refashioning his forward line with Sadio Mane departing in the summer.
Having sat out the miserable 1-0 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday with a hamstring complaint, Nunez was back training on Tuesday and is expected to lead the line when Liverpool seek the point that will ensure qualification from their Champions League group tonight.
