Jurgen Klopp admitted that two-goal hero Darwin Nunez was frustrated with not starting Liverpool's win at Newcastle on Sunday.
Klopp backs Nunez to continue scoring10-man Liverpool pulled off a stunning 2-1 comeback win at Newcastle thanks to a late Darwin Nunez brace. The Uruguayan striker began the match on the bench but
. After the match, Liverpool boss Klopp admitted that the £64 million man was not happy with his substitute role.I understand the question, it's clear he's not happy," Klopp said when asked about Nunez starting all three of Liverpool's opening league games on the bench. "This is a new team with new key players. It needs time. He scores two goals and can't get the smile off his face. For the team, it was super important. You need these things together.
Klopp went on to describe two-goal hero Nunez as "super", and said he was "fired up" when he was brought on late in the second half.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jurgen Klopp's Darwin Nunez dilemma: Can Liverpool afford to carry a £64m substitute?Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez looked sharp in pre-season but he is already back on the bench, which prompts the question: what does Jurgen Klopp intend to do with the £64 million signing?
Read more »
Liverpool player ratings as Darwin Nunez just perfect but four others excellentIan Doyle rates the Liverpool players after Sunday's clash with Newcastle United
Read more »
Darwin Nunez produces heroics for 10-man Liverpool against NewcastleDarwin Nunez scored his first goals of the season after taking the No.9 shirt at Liverpool.
Read more »
Gary Lineker agrees with Liverpool supporters about Darwin NunezDarwin Nunez scored two goals to secure all three points for Liverpool at Newcastle United on Sunday
Read more »
Premier League hits and misses: Darwin Nunez finally shows his quality as Liverpool stun NewcastleSky Sports football writers review Sundays action as Darwin Nunezs double hands 10-player Liverpool a dramatic win at Newcastle; Rodris late winner at Sheffield United shows Man Citys self-belief; Aston Villa show they are a force to be reckoned with as they beat Burnley
Read more »
Premier League hits and misses: Darwin Nunez finally shows his quality as Liverpool stun NewcastleSky Sports football writers review Sundays action as Darwin Nunezs double hands 10-player Liverpool a dramatic win at Newcastle; Rodris late winner at Sheffield United shows Man Citys self-belief; Aston Villa show they are a force to be reckoned with as they beat Burnley
Read more »