Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez’s future at Anfield has come under scrutiny, with Jamie Carragher suggesting that the Uruguayan could be sold next summer. Despite flashes of brilliance, Núñez’s inconsistency has raised questions about his long-term role in Jürgen Klopp’s team.
Núñez’s Struggles Since Big-Money Move
Darwin Núñez joined Liverpool in the summer of 2022 for a hefty £64 million fee, with additional performance-related add-ons. However, his form has been erratic, and Carragher believes he hasn’t met expectations:
“There is no way he has got the add-ons,” Carragher said on The Overlap.
Núñez has been in and out of Klopp’s starting lineup, failing to establish himself as a reliable presence in the attack.
Carragher and Wright Critique Núñez’s Performances
Jamie Carragher was critical of Núñez’s unpredictable nature, stating:
“We said we don’t know what he is going to do, so how will the defenders? Nobody ever says that about a good player.”
He added his belief that Liverpool will move the striker on next summer:
“I’m not sure he will be here next season.”
Ian Wright echoed this sentiment, questioning the return on Liverpool’s investment:
“For that price, we would have seen a lot more from him by now.”
Darwin Núñez’s time at Liverpool appears uncertain, with pundits like Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright doubting his long-term future at the club. While Núñez has shown glimpses of potential, his inconsistency may lead Liverpool to cash in next summer while his value remains high. The coming months will be crucial for Núñez to prove his worth to Klopp and the Anfield faithful.