The English Premier League club is set to welcome a new striker. This is Benfica’s Darwin Nunez, whose move to Liverpool is completed. Nunez’s name wasn’t really prominent until this season, when his terrific performances gained the attention of many football lovers. His arrival isn’t a good omen for other clubs in the Premier League....CONTINUE READING
For a striker who is very smart and fast, it is unlikely that Nunez will fail to thrive in the Premier League. Although the 22-year old is coming from Portugal and hasn’t proved himself in Europe’s top-five leagues like Erling Haaland, some of his stats are better than that of the top strikers in Europe.
Based on his performances in the 2021/2022 season, there are about two reasons why Nunez’s arrival should be a cause of concern for other clubs.
A big team player
Nunez often makes himself known in big games. In the Champions League, the striker scored against all the big clubs he faced. He was able to score two against Barcelona in the group stage. This was followed by a goal against Bayern Munich in a 5-2 loss.
Ajax was also at the receiving end of Nunez’s brilliance. His only goal in the second leg helped Benfica past the Dutch club to the semi-finals of the competition. But his most impressive performance came against Liverpool in the quarter-finals, where he scored against the club in both legs.
With Liverpool already filled with quality in attack, the addition of Nunez would only make the team better. And since the Uruguayan has already proven himself against Europe’s big clubs, Premier League clubs are also about to feel his presence.
A goalscoring machine
There is versatility, dribbling and strength in Nunez’s style of play, but his main threat is scoring goals. The Uruguayan had the best minutes per goal in the European top six leagues during the season. He scored 26 league goals in just 28 games, which is equivalent to scoring a goal every 76 minutes played.
So, Premier League clubs won’t only be facing a player who is decisive when it comes to big games; they will also have to deal with Nunez’s goalscoring threat. As we await an intriguing 2022/2023 season, Liverpool might have found themselves a top striker who can help them win the league.
