Darwin Nunez knocked out of the World Cup

Darwin Nunez's helpless position on the bench with tears in his eyes as Uruguay abruptly exited the World Cup on Friday seemed entirely appropriate. How to capitalize on Nunez's undeniable skills is a problem that Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have been wrestling with ever since the striker moved to Anfield in the summer. 

Of course, being transferred into a new-look attack in a new league in a new country while trying to learn a new language goes some way to explaining the early struggles of his Reds career, the 23-year-old Nunez scored in his most recent match, bringing his season total to nine, suggesting recent evidence suggests Liverpool and Nunez are beginning to build a much stronger understanding.

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But as soon as the former Benfica player felt at home in England, he was thrust into a similar situation in Qatar, largely due to Uruguay coach Diego Alonso, At least that's how it seemed to outside observers as the South Americans struggled to win their first two World Cup games, drawing 0-0 with South Korea and then falling 2-0 to Portugal after putting on a terrible performance. 

Nunez, stranded on the left side, hardly had a touch, much less posed a danger to score. He was hooked well before the finish of the second game, and he never even made it to the conclusion.additionally, it didn't seem very hopeful 20 minutes into Friday's pivotal Group H match with Ghana after Uruguay controversially conceded a penalty.

 Unavoidable annoyance to enhance Liverpool

Nunez was issued a booking for attempting to scuff up the ball while displaying signs of the temperament that got the better of him on his home debut for Liverpool, This will have caused Nunez great harm. However, Klopp will be hoping that the £85 million striker can now use his unavoidable annoyance to enhance Liverpool's performance in the second half of the season.