Should Nunez replace Firmino in Jurgen Klopp's starting 11?

Darwin Nunez has to replace Roberto Firmino in the Liverpool starting XI because he “scares” defences, according to Gabby Agbonlahor. Speaking to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker insisted Jurgen Klopp made a mistake with his team in the 2-2 draw with Fulham on Saturday (6 August).

Firmino lead the line at Craven Cottage before being replaced by Nunez after just 50 minutes with the Reds trailing 1-0. The 23-year-old marked his Premier League debut with a goal and an assist to salvage a point. “Sometimes when you play the team that’s just come up they have that buzz,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.

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Agbolanhor's words

“Liverpool looked like they were in a bit of shock in the first half. It was like ‘How dare you attack us, we’re Liverpool. The only thing I would read into it is Firmino can’t be starting games. If they started Nunez they win that game, for me.

“You can’t be making those mistakes as a manager. I don’t want to hear about fitness and Nunez not being fit. If he’s not fit, you start him then bring him off. You don’t leave your top signing of the summer on the bench."

“For me, that was a mistake that already puts them two points behind Man City. It’s a mistake you can’t be doing, to be honest. Nunez has to start. When he came on, he was the scariest player on the pitch. He caused the defence havoc like he did in the Community Shield. It really doesn’t make sense why they didn’t start him.”