Why does he shoot? – Arne Slot surprised by Darwin Nunez’s stunning goal
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits even he was surprised by Darwin Nunez’s brilliant goal which capped a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. “Maybe he is a better player than I was in the past.” Nunez looked emotional, appearing to wipe tears from his eyes with his shirt, after scoring his first club goal in 15 appearances, most as a substitute after previous boss Jurgen Klopp appeared to finally lose patience with him towards the end of last season. He made the ball free and the defender was on the ground but a fraction of a second later the ball goes in off the post Arne Slot on Darwin Nunez's goal “If the team performance is not so good it is harder for the individual to be consistent as well. “Maybe he can show it again on Wednesday but we have to see.” Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola admitted Liverpool’s superior cutting edge was the difference.
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