Darwin Nunez: Virgil van Dijk says new Liverpool striker faces ‘learning curve’ in Premier League
2 years, 4 months ago

Darwin Nunez: Virgil van Dijk says new Liverpool striker faces ‘learning curve’ in Premier League

The Independent  

Sign 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 Virgil van Dijk has told Darwin Nunez he needs to learn to control himself after Liverpool’s new striker was sent off on his home debut for headbutting Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen. It was Liverpool’s first red card for violent conduct in Jurgen Klopp’s long reign and Van Dijk described his moment of madness as something that “should not happen.” Van Dijk feels Nunez will be provoked in future games and has to make sure there is no repeat. He’s got the backing from us and he knows it should not happen again and hopefully it will be that way.” Liverpool were trailing 1-0 to Palace when Nunez was sent off and Van Dijk was delighted with their reaction, including Luis Diaz’s spectacular equaliser.

History of this topic

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3 days, 7 hours ago
Virgil van Dijk reveals current situation on Liverpool contract negotiations
2 weeks, 2 days ago
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3 weeks, 5 days ago
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2 months ago
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2 months, 1 week ago
Darwin Nunez's shy three-word response after appearing to steal Mohamed Salah's goal against RB Leipzig... and why captain Virgil van Dijk didn't agree with him
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ex-players bemused after Darwin Nunez denied penalty for Liverpool in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
Darwin Nunez goes from maverick to team player and helps Liverpool escape with victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks out over Anfield contract talks
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arne Slot highlights Ryan Gravenberch improvement - and how Liverpool must help Darwin Nunez
3 months ago
Unai Emery faces welcome selection headache after strikers impress in Villa win
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
4 months ago
Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future is in doubt as Reds skipper reveals he has NOT been offered a new contract despite his current deal ending next summer
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool contract negotiations
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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8 months ago
Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit
8 months ago
Football rumours: Barcelona target Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez
8 months ago
Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ error
8 months, 2 weeks ago
In-form Darwin Nunez still not at his peak says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
10 months ago
Darwin Nunez proves status as Liverpool’s man of massive moments to keep Reds’ title fight intact
10 months, 1 week ago
Darwin Nunez a doubt for Liverpool’s trip to Arsenal after playing through injury
11 months, 1 week ago
Darwin Nunez breaks Premier League record with performance against Chelsea
11 months, 1 week ago
From the ridiculous to the sublime, Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s folk hero for a reason
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Jurgen Klopp praises Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota after Liverpool win at Burnley
1 year ago
‘Full of fire’ Darwin Nunez having much better season than last – Pep Lijnders
1 year ago
Darwin Nunez comes off the bench to fire Liverpool into Carabao Cup quarter-finals
1 year, 2 months ago
Liverpool boss Klopp not concerned by Nunez’s finishing
1 year, 2 months ago
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool finally had some luck go our way against Everton
1 year, 2 months ago
Darwin Nunez is Liverpool’s wildcard who can take the fight to Man City
1 year, 3 months ago
Virgil van Dijk excited about Darwin Nunez potential after recent goal rush
1 year, 3 months ago
VIDEO: Klopp praises fired-up Nunez after Liverpool comeback victory
1 year, 4 months ago
Liverpool will still attract top talent across ‘exciting’ and ‘intense’ summer, believes Virgil van Dijk
1 year, 7 months ago
Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks
1 year, 9 months ago
Evan Ferguson can become a great player – Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi
1 year, 9 months ago
Rob Page backs Aaron Ramsey to emulate Luka Modric in deeper midfield role
1 year, 9 months ago
Darwin Nunez offers Liverpool rare bright spark to defy social media ridicule
1 year, 10 months ago
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals 'there's a chance' Darwin Nunez could be fit for Real Madrid tie
1 year, 10 months ago
World Cup disappointment driving Virgil van Dijk for club and country
2 years ago
Jurgen Klopp ‘completely calm’ about ‘unstoppable’ Darwin Nunez
2 years ago
Virgil van Dijk impressed by Darwin Nunez’s impact at Liverpool
2 years, 1 month ago
Darwin Nunez making ‘big steps’ at Liverpool, says Jurgen Klopp
2 years, 2 months ago
Jamie Carragher full of praise for Darwin Nunez’s ‘huge impact’ at Liverpool
2 years, 2 months ago
Darwin Nunez’s imperfect night at Ajax was a show of character, power and promise
2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez reveals warning from Luis Suarez: ‘Don’t screw up again’
2 years, 2 months ago
Virgil van Dijk vows to ‘show that we are Liverpool’ against Ajax
2 years, 2 months ago
Premier League: Darwin Núñez Heads Liverpool Past West Ham at Anfield
2 years, 2 months ago
Jurgen Klopp urges Darwin Nunez to deal with 'really physical' Premier League defenders better
2 years, 4 months ago
Jurgen Klopp reveals Darwin Nunez apologised after his red card for Liverpool against Crystal Palace
2 years, 4 months ago

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