Arne Slot has criticised a Liverpool player for his lack of work rate, raising doubts about said player’s future at Anfield.
Arne Slot has publicly criticised Darwin Nunez for his lack of effort, suggesting that the Liverpool striker’s future at the club could be in doubt.
Slot was unhappy with Nunez’s performance in the recent draw with Aston Villa and dropped him for the win over Manchester City.
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What Slot said about Nunez
The Dutchman has now reiterated his concerns about the forward’s work rate, stating that he cannot accept players who do not give their all for the team.
He acknowledged that Nunez has worked hard in some matches this season but that his recent performances have not been good enough.
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“I helped him by saying you can miss a chance. I wasn’t only hard on him,” Slot said. “But for the second time in a row I wasn’t happy with his work effort, against Wolves and against Villa.
“I always try to be honest with my players and be honest as I can to you guys as well where I always try to protect my players so I don’t say he never worked hard.
“I know him differently. I know him at Villa at home where he made a 100-metre sprint and scored a goal, I know him when he came on at City at home and was pressing really aggressively and wins the ball back and we score.
“But I can’t accept if a player doesn’t give everything. That is clear. I can accept it once but twice was a bit too much. That’s why I addressed it.”
Nunez has struggled to live up to expectations since joining Liverpool from Benfica in 2022.
He has only scored six goals in 35 appearances this season and has often been used as a substitute.
What next for Liverpool?
The Reds host Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday night.
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