Roy Keane has sent out a warning over the potential of Darwin Nunez at Liverpool after he scored on his debut against Manchester City.
The Reds were 3-1 winners in the Community Shield clash at the King Power Stadium tonight. Goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Nunez wrapped up the victory.
And speaking on ITV after the match, Keane hinted there will be much more to come from Nunez after his headed goal.
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He said: "I think when any player comes to the club, no matter the position, they want to settle. For the striker it’s about getting that first goal under your belt. He’s up and running."
And the former Manchester United captain suggested the process of moving on from ex-Red Sadio Mane, who left this summer for Bayern Munich, is well underway at Liverpool.
Keane explained: "Who’s that, Mane? That’s the name of the game, people move on, you’ve got strikers coming in, young striker, hungry, you seen it there - that’s the name of the game.
"The club’s recruitment, great start for the striker, gives them options, when you see these teams, the hunger and desire from both teams is fantastic."
He added: "It’s been a good day for Liverpool. A new striker, good habits to get into winning, other teams might be sitting watching this thinking are these teams going to ease off?
"Not with Pep [Guardiola] and [Jurgen] Klopp in charge, the hunger and desire from both teams. Klopp got a big smile, looks refreshed, got a new contract - good luck stopping these teams."
While Erling Haaland missed a couple of chances during the match, Keane still saw plenty of positives from the new City recruit.
He said: "I’d be encouraged from what I saw from Haaland today. Okay he missed two chances but he’s getting chances and it’s nice to see with the big hype around him - it’ll humble him a little bit and it’s going to be hard work.
"There’s no doubt in my mind he’s going to score goals for fun, his movement, chances he had - he’ll be disappointed."
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