Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

Darwin Nunez scored twice from the bench for Liverpool against Brentford on Saturday. It was the ideal response for the striker after recent criticism for his peformances.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has pledged to keep working hard after his match-winning performance at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Nunez scored

In another era, in another kind of football, Darwin Núñez might be the type of unconventional striker who would be a cult hero at a smaller club, but at Liverpool in 2025, when the margins are so tight at the top of the Premier League and every player must earn his place,

Darwin Nunez makes the difference for Liverpool

Arne Slot said Darwin Núñez's knack of scoring vital late goals for Liverpool is "nice to have" after the forward did so again to earn his team a crucial victory over Brentford on Saturday.

Arne Slot believes that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is at his most dangerous in the final half hour of matches, following his game-winning brace against Brentford on Saturday. The Uruguay