Darwin Nunez's new Liverpool job now that Cody Gakpo has arrived

The arrival of the Dutch striker could change the whole structure of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool side

27/12/2022, 04:03 PM +00:00

The last few hours have not been good for the Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez as in Monday's Boxing Day match against Aston Villa, where Liverpool won by a score of 3-1, he had several failures, as happened in the Carabao Cup against Manchester City a few days ago. The Reds also confirmed the signing of Dutch striker Cody Gakpo from PSV.

Scorer of 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 official games this season, Gakpo will give a sensational boost to the Reds' forward line. Moreover, due to his versatility (he can play on both flanks or in more central positions), the player will expand the range of tactical options for Jürgen Klopp, who has not been satisfied with the performance of his attacking midfield this season.

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The only thing that is known about the amount of the deal is that it will mark a milestone in the history of the Dutch club. "It's a record transfer for PSV," said sporting director Marcel Brands. It remains to be seen whether it will also be a big deal for the talented player.

In the match corresponding to the 17th round of the Premier League, the Reds visited the Villains trying to climb back up the table. The match started very well for the team led by yourdon Club Dante, Mohamed Salah scored in the fifth minute to make it 1-0. Before the end of the first half Virgil van Dijk took the lead from a corner kick. In the second half the home team pulled one back but with the game over Bajsetic made it 3-1.

Núñez's new job

Now with the arrival of Gakpo, Nunez will have a new job at Liverpool and it will be to improve his finishing in front of goal. This is what Klopp had to say about the Uruguayan's performance against Aston Villa: "Darwin Nunez played an incredible game. He will score goals, I have no doubt about that. He gives us so much more than that - he will score. Everything will be fine. This game was exceptional.