Miguel Almiron's revival at Newcastle United should provide a template for Darwin Nunez to follow amid criticism of the summer signing's mixed start to life at Liverpool. That is the view of John Barnes, who believes the backing of fans and team-mates has led to the Paraguay international's emergence as the Magpies' top scorer this term.
Almiron netted his ninth Premier League goal of the season in the Boxing Day victory at Leicester City, having previously taken 110 appearances to register his last nine goals. The former MLS star was among Eddie Howe's squad options tipped with a potential summer exit, but the 28-year-old has since established himself as a key player.
Nunez has already scored nine times for Liverpool since his blockbuster summer arrival from Benfica. However, the Uruguay international has regularly faced criticism for his profligate finishing as Jurgen Klopp's side have so far struggled by their own lofty standards in the Premier League.
