Darwin Nunez can send new message to Arne Slot as Liverpool ace sends cheeky 'apology' to teammate

Darwin Nunez is on a hot streak for Uruguay, scoring six goals in his last five appearances. The hope is that Marcelo Bielsa’s tutelage with the national team will spark even more impressive form at club level for Liverpool under Arne Slot next season.

Last season, Nunez scored 18 times and provided 13 assists, although his scoring seemed to dry up after March, with no goals recorded after the first few days of April. The striker celebrates his 25th birthday on Monday, coinciding with Uruguay’s Copa America opener against Panama.

Uruguay, who have not reached the semi-finals of the tournament since their 15th victory in 2011, view Nunez as the key player to take them beyond the quarter-finals this year. However, his involvement means he will be out for a significant part of Liverpool’s pre-season.

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Slot spoke this week about the disrupted summer schedule he faces, with international commitments leading to staggered returns for his team. The Dutchman will strive to implement his playing philosophy, which he compares to Jurgen Klopp’s approach but “not exactly the same”.

Nunez, who was criticized for his poor performances towards the end of last season which resulted in him being ruled out for the final four Premier League games, will be keen to avoid any disruption under the new manager- chief. But for now, Nunez is focused on his country and he recently shared a clip on social media showing a stunning long-range goal during a training session with Uruguay, proving his goalscoring talent is still intact despite a recent drought at the club. level.

The footage shows him expertly curling the ball into the corner of the net, leaving goalkeeper Sergio Rochet motionless. Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo almost obstructs the shot, leading Nunez to joke on Instagram: “Where are you going bro, leave me to my @ronaldaraujo_4 (sic)” accompanied by a laughing emoji. He also joked: “Sorry @chinorochet93.”