Even though Darwin Nunez has failed to score in ten games this season, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders insists that it would be wrong to judge the striker based on goals alone, calling him ‘full of fire’ and ‘better than last season.’

Assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders thinks Darwin Nunez has progressed greatly in his second season on Merseyside, and he thinks it’s hard to assess him based on his goals alone following a 10-game slump for the striker.

The 24-year-old Nunez has scored seven goals for Liverpool so far this season, but he hasn’t scored in 10 outings, dating back to a Carabao Cup meeting at Bournemouth on November 1. Lijnders, Klopp’s right-hand man, has defended the ineffective forward, though.

According to the Dutch coach, “Darwin is full of desire. You see that in each game.” This was mentioned before Liverpool’s quarterfinal match against West Ham in the Carabao Cup. It would be completely unreasonable to evaluate players just based on their goal scoring performance.

For instance, I think Mo Salah and Darwin have a lot in common; they help one other out and have a positive оutlооk on each other. Above all else, I think Darwin is having a considerably stronger season than they had a year ago.

His team defense, controlling the center while applying pressure, movement, chasing back, and counter-pressing are all impressive. Having him as a reference makes him much better, and he helps us a lot when we’re deep.

The young man is gaining knowledge. Our stadium loves this guy because he’s so passionate. To take the lead in this direction is also something we require. The fact that he can only improve is encouraging. I don’t speak for myself when I sаy that we have a great relationship; he can feel the trust we have in him.

Recent days have brought many fitness bonuses for Liverpool, including the news that Ryan Gravenberch’s hamstring ιnjury is not as terrible as initially thought and the return to training of Diogo Jota, who has missed the previous six games due to ιnjury. Both players will be handled with caution by the Reds.