Concerns regarding Darwin Nunez's tenure at Liverpool seem to be quelled with the hiring of Arne Slot, who deems the forward as pivotal to his strategy. Nunez concluded the season with a 10-match scoring drought and was benched for the last four games, fueling rumors of his departure.
Nonetheless, the Uruguayan, who finished with 18 goals and 13 assists, second only to Mo Salah, is anticipated to remain. Slot, the new head coach, intends to closely collaborate with Nunez, whom he considers vital for Liverpool's future.
Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph notes that Slot, confirmed as coach on Monday, has expressed eagerness to work with Nunez among others. Slot conveyed his high regard for Nunez during discussions with Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes in Rotterdam before finalizing the agreement.
Andy Hunter of The Guardian and Paul Joyce of The Times also report Slot's enthusiasm to work with Nunez, noting his "attributes which can be refined."
Slot's success with Santiago Gimenez at Feyenoord is cited, where the Mexican forward netted 49 goals in 86 appearances, a significant improvement from his record at Cruz Azul.
Joyce mentions Slot's approach to boosting strikers' confidence by pausing analysis videos before a missed shot, aiding in their understanding.
Despite Nunez's evident potential, frustration has grown due to his frequent missed opportunities. According to FotMob, only Erling Haaland missed more significant chances than Nunez in the Premier League, yet Haaland scored 27 more goals. Many of Nunez's contributions were in secondary competitions, with seven goals and five assists in 18 matches across the Europa League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
