Jurgen Klopp claimed Roberto Firmino's experience against Manchester City could prove vital as he explained why he left Darwin Nunez out of the Liverpool starting XI for Saturday's Community Shield clash.
Nunez, 23, joined the Reds from Benfica earlier this summer for a fee which could rise to £85million, making him the club's record signing. The Uruguay international is expected to line up as Liverpool's No. 9 this season after a prolific campaign which saw him plunder 26 goals in 28 league games in Portugal.
Nunez showed off his talent during pre-season by hitting four goals past RB Leipzig, but was left on the bench against City at the King Power Stadium. Klopp insisted his new talismanic forward is in a "really good way" but opted for a player who has a better knowledge of City by picking Firmino at centre-forward.
