Steve McManaman insists Liverpool knew they weren't signing a finished article in Darwin Nunez - but the striker will become 'better and better and better' with each game.
Nunez produced another all-action display during Liverpool's 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Tuesday evening, his endless running in behind causing endless problems for a high Villa line. The Uruguayan's work-rate was on show when he refused to give up on a heavy touch that took him right to the byline, his shot on goal eventually rebounding for Stefan Bajcetic to stroke home his first senior goal.
Yet the 23-year-old left much still to be desired when it came to the final finish. Nunez's six shots was by some way the most of any player at Villa Park, and his failure to find the net with several good chances once again raised questions. But McManaman believes Liverpool knew they were signing a rough diamond in the summer - a diamond that will shine brighter with each game.
