- Frontman signed for big money in 2022
- Missed a number of chances in debut campaign
- Has been catching the eye in pre-season
WHAT HAPPENED? The South American frontman completed a £64 million ($82m) transfer to Anfield in the summer of 2022. The 24-year-old caught the eye with his pace and power, but was only able to register 15 goals through 42 appearances - with some big chances squandered along the way. More is expected of him this season now that he is fully adjusted to life in England, with Nunez’s performances in a series of friendly dates suggesting that he is ready to sparkle for Liverpool and become as prolific as Premier League rival Erling Haaland.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Nunez’s latest strike for Liverpool came in a friendly date with Leicester at the Singapore National Stadium during a trip to Asia. Diogo Jota’s shot from a tight angle could only be parried by Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, with Nunez reacting quickest at the back post to rifle home from close range.
WHAT NEXT? Nunez previously bagged a brace in Liverpool’s 4-4 draw with Greuther Furth and was also on target in a meeting with Karlsruher, with Jurgen Klopp’s side counting down the days to a 2023-24 Premier League season opener away at Chelsea on August 13.