Darwin Nunez’s heartbreak was clear — a missed penalty, a crushing Champions League exit, and now, a message to Liverpool fans that’s stirring mixed reactions.
Liverpool are out from the Champions League after PSG beat them in the round of 16. After 210 minutes of normal playing time, both teams failed to score a goal, which separated them. So, the game went to a penalty shootout.
Liverpool lost to PSG in the shootout with a result of 4-1. Apart from Mohamed Salah, both Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones missed the penalty, giving PSG an advantage to win the match.
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What Darwin Nunez has said
After the match, Darwin Nunez finally sent his message to the Liverpool fans through X. The 25-year-old said,
“Get up and carry on, as always,”
Darwin Nunez came as a substitute in the match against PSG in place of Diago Jota. Jota started in the striker position in that match. Slot again used Nunez as a sub and brought him in the second half.
Nunez has a decent match after coming off as a sub. However, the Uruguayan international failed to give his best when required and missed the penalty in the penalty shootout.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot and several Liverpool players went up to Nunez after the striker’s penalty miss to console the 25-year-old.
In Recent Times, Darwin Nunez is being criticized due to his work rate. However, his teammate and Liverpool boss always supported him and gave him a chance.
There is no doubt that Darwin Nuez is struggling in this season a lot. The 25-year-old made only 12 goal contributions in his 39 appearances for the club this season.
In his last twelve appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, the Uruguayan international only scored once and provided one assist.
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