Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has highlighted Darwin Nunez’ ‘physical presence’ as the main difference between Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool host Palace at Anfield tonight in the Reds’ first home game of the new season, and Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to improve on last weekend’s lacklustre 2-2 draw at Fulham. Despite the disappointing result, one shining light was the ease with which summer-signing Nunez settled into Premier League football with a goal and an assist at Craven Cottage.
Klopp’s hand has seemingly been forced regarding who to start, with Firmino a surprise omission from tonight’s squad alongside Diogo Jota, but 23-year-old Nunez’ impact last weekend looked to have put him in pole position nevertheless. And Palace boss Vieira has highlighted the Uruguayan’s presence in the penalty area as a key difference between the two.
