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Daily Mirror
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Darren Wells

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez defended by Alan Shearer as Premier League legend sends advice

Alan Shearer insists criticism of Liverpool's record signing Darwin Nunez is "grossly unfair" amid his indifferent start to life at Anfield.

The Reds shelled out £85million to sign the 23-year-old from Benfica in the summer. Nunez has since fired 10 goals in all competitions for his new club, though that figure could have been far more had he finished off the hatful of chances he has managed to squander.

No player has spurned more chances in the Premier League this season (15), leading to question marks over whether Liverpool have got value for money on their new acquisition. But the division's all-time record goalscorer Shearer has no qualms about Nunez's ability and is adamant the talented Uruguayan will come good.

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