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Manchester United Sunday brought Anfield back to reality and their performance in this game was well worth it Premier League Almost won an overwhelming victory over Gao Fei liverpoolexcept for Harry Maguire’s last-minute fumble.
Liverpool have a game in hand and a six-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal, but Ruben Amorim He’s never been happier than when he jumped off the M62 with a new sense of optimism.
Arne SlaughterThe team has performed well this season, achieving dynamic wins in multiple competitions. For the most part, they performed like elected champions. They have that swagger, that style. But they are not elected champions – not yet.
Football depends a lot on how you react. Liverpool have responded forcefully to any setbacks this season and must do so again in the coming weeks, with Spurs awaiting Carabao Cup fixtures and upcoming top-flight away games against Nottingham Forest and Brentford The game of virtue.
Slots are treated as “tactical genius” said the Liverpool fan, but he had a poor performance against the Red Devils. Of course, he was disappointed and then the man let him down a little bit, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Trent’s performance against Manchester United
Slott insists Alexander-Arnold is not distracted by Real Madrid’s interest in his prized signature after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with their biggest rivals.
Out of contract at the end of the season and favored by the Spanish superpower, it’s hard to shake the thought that his poor performance on Sunday was in some way not caused by circumstances.
He’s not at his best, not even half of his best. Loose marking, failing to show the courage and guts required of a title-chasing side – his boyhood team – especially after their opponents dropped points on Saturday, and especially considering it was Manchester United Fight them.
However, this definitely scales down to show the bigger picture. Alexander-Arnold is an outstanding footballer who has displayed his unique and devastating qualities on many occasions in Slott’s formation. Now, is it really surprising that he hesitates when the spotlight shines on his watery eyes?
Real Madrid are there, lurking like a shadow in a trench coat, waiting to emerge and take what they believe is theirs.
Whatever the outcome, Alexander-Arnold must feel Real Madrid’s presence lurking in the back of his mind. He looked at himself again, looking listless.
United target Liverpool’s right wing and give them fair play. To be sure, it was a well-executed game plan. Alexander-Arnold won none of his five ground duels and created just one key pass (his Season average: 2.2 times per game) despite conceding the ball 27 times.
Many will be clamoring for Conor Bradley to start in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final due to his “vivid cameo”, but not all of Slott’s substitutes have played out as expected.
Darwin Nunez Despite his fleeting appearance, there was a lot to be desired, and the noise surrounding his future was growing louder.
Liverpool willing to sell Nunez for high price
Liverpool know their trio of uncommitted contracts could ply their trade elsewhere later this year, but they are not the only ones touted as possible exits from Merseyside.
According to Football InsiderNunez has been transferred to Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, with FSG willing to accept a sale of £60 million.
Whether anyone is willing to pay the huge sum remains to be seen, but Newcastle are reportedly interested, while AC Milan have also been interested in recent weeks.
Why Liverpool should sell Darwin Nunez
Nunez’s first two seasons at Liverpool were overshadowed by waste in front of goal. Despite this, the Uruguay international made progress last season, winning the Carabao Cup and Scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions.
Jurgen KloppNunez’s style of football was more chaotic than that of his successor, so perhaps Nunez’s own frenetic qualities meshed neatly together, insofar as Nunez’s style could be described as clean-cut.
Since Klopp signed Benfica player Nunez The deal’s fee rises to a club record £85mhe has Scored 37 goals and provided 20 assists Appeared more than 120 times.
He has found himself less relevant and less effective under Slaughter, having contributed just four goals and three assists so far this season. Despite this, Federico Chiesa is clearly at the bottom of Liverpool’s talented forward ranks.
The fluidity of Liverpool’s attacking options under Slott in recent months has led to flexible swaps between Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, with Diaz operating as a fluid No.9 and His Dutch partner wreaked havoc on the left wing, cutting inside.
In doing so, Diaz drifts outward, keeping his bone structure intact and dragging defenders out to keep them guessing.
No offense, Nunez just hasn’t shown the tactical understanding needed to play the role to the same level. Diogo JotaWhen coming off the bench, he is arguably Liverpool’s most lethal finisher, ranking in the top 7% of European forwards for non-penalty goals scored per 90 over the past year. According to FBref.
Nunez is a dynamic player, but when his peers bring their own jumping qualities and more, is that really enough?
In Slott’s system, the 26-year-old is not so much a waste as an inability to attack with the same regularity. According to SofascoreHe is averaging 1.4 shots per game in the Premier League this season, down from 3.0 and 2.9 totals in his first two seasons in England.
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Nunez came on for the final 30 minutes against Manchester United and performed well Three touches in totalDidn’t even attempt a pass and instead received a yellow card after breaking into Matthijs de Ligt – one might say this attack deserved a different colour.
Alexander-Arnold was the most expensive red man of the weekend, there’s no doubt about that, but Nunez almost made Liverpool pay again on the day as his inconsistent nature failed to display the control and link-up play Slott demands. he.
He’s a lovely lad who can deliver exciting moments, but is it really worth it, Liverpool fans? Does Nunez elevate this exciting program, and should he remain on the books for years to come?
Imagine if Newcastle’s Alexander Isak continued his deal at the club. Liverpool have reportedly been linked in recent weeks. Why not go bankrupt?
Hey, if FSG even recouped some money on the fringe of the £60m they paid for signing Nunez, then there’s no reason or excuse not to dive headfirst into a brand new No.9 jersey and turn this exciting season into a long one dynasty.
