Liverpool told to sell ‘tragic’ Darwin Nunez after what happened v Aston Villa
Darwin Nunez is a polarising figure among the Liverpool fanbase and is under fire again after his latest display.
The Uruguayan striker has struggled to force his way into Arne Slot’s plans on a regular basis this season.
Since scoring two late goals to secure victory at Brentford, he has failed to find the net in the last eight Premier League matches.
Some supporters have had enough of his profligacy in front of goal after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Aston Villa.
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez struggles against Aston Villa
Dominic Szoboszlai squared the ball to the former Benfica attacker in the 69th minute and Nunez would have seen the headlines.
The chance to become the match-winner proved too much for the beleaguered Uruguayan as he skied the ball over the crossbar when it seemed harder to miss.
The Reds would ultimately go on to drop points and give Arsenal a chance to claw themselves back into the title race.
Liverpool fans have had enough of Darwin Nunez
The miss is the final straw for a majority of Reds supporters when it comes to the misfiring forward.
One supporter said that he would “genuinely celebrate Nunez leaving more than any potential Premier League title.”
Another commented that they “never want to see Nunez play” for the Anfield outfit ever again.
I will genuinely celebrate Nunez leaving more than any potential league title.
— Justin (@juza_23) February 19, 2025
I never want to see Nunez play for us again
— ⥁ (@LFC_ERYAN) February 19, 2025
Defended him to the hilt but Nunez is not, and never will be, good enough. His performance tonight (not just the miss) was unforgivable. One of the worst LFC strikers I’ve seen
— Josh Gudgeon (@JoshGudgeon) February 19, 2025
That Nunez miss is the final straw for me and I’m a huge fan of the guy. Cost us two points tonight done the same against Luton last season too. Can’t rely on him. Sell to whoever will take him
— Sam – Shirts in the attic (@sam23_l) February 19, 2025
It has to be the final straw for Nunez now I can’t ever remember another striker who has a fail comp of missed open goals. The fact he stopped closing down and was laughing at the end unforgivable don’t bother playing him again this season
— Richieee (@rich_johno1) February 19, 2025
No hard feelings to the guy, I think he genuinely tries his best and that isn’t always a given. But reality is the Nunez signing has been a complete and utter disaster and I cannot wait to see the back of him
— LFCJ (@Ifcj__) February 19, 2025
Something will have gone seriously wrong if Darwin Nunez is still a Liverpool player next season
— barry (@BackseatsmanLFC) February 19, 2025
Salah surpasses Messi with a title this season. It’s impossible to win with Darwin Nunez, this is a race to achieve the impossible
— Bd@irB@ll (@Bd_irB_ll) February 19, 2025
People don’t believe in God but they believe in Darwin Nunez.
— Nazty (@Nazteeee196) February 19, 2025
Nunez is a tragedy. In some parallel universe, he’s the most clutch player in EPL history. Sadly, that is not our universe.
— mdmost (@mdmost) February 19, 2025
Those Liverpool supporters may get their wish sooner rather than later with Saudi interest in the 25-year-old refusing to go away.
The Anfield club rejected a bid for Al-Nassr in the winter transfer window but interest is expected to be resurrected in the summer.
| Stats | Nunez v Villa |
| Chances created | 0 |
| Shots on target | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 2 |
| Ground duels won | 0/2 (0%) |
It just hasn’t clicked for the Reds ace in his three seasons on Merseyside and it is time for both parties to cut their losses.
With Liverpool reportedly keen on a move for Alexander Isak, Nunez would find himself further down the pecking order under Arne Slot if he was to stay.
Meanwhile, the Reds would be better off with the Swedish forward to ease the burden on Mohamed Salah, if he stays at the club, or if he leaves they will need a new superstar in attack and the Newcastle man fits the bill.