
Darwin Nunez may not be the most elegant striker to wear a Liverpool shirt, but his passion for the club is undeniable.
The 25-year-old has scored just seven times this season and had to settle for a late substitute appearance in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby victory. However, he still found himself in a clash with Jordan Pickford when the Everton goalkeeper struck him at knee height while he chased a 50-50 ball, unaware the whistle had already blown.
After briefly receiving treatment, Nunez was booked for alleged time-wasting when he rolled back onto the pitch—while Pickford escaped punishment for his reckless challenge. As he walked toward the corner flag with a medical staff member, the Uruguayan turned to the Kop, raising his arms to fire up the crowd.
Footage from Inside Anfield on LFC’s official YouTube channel captured him shouting “Come on!” three times, rallying the supporters to push Liverpool over the line.
Despite criticisms of his finishing consistency and offside tendencies, Nunez’s passion for Liverpool is unquestionable. His emotional celebrations, like his wild reaction to a stoppage-time winner at Nottingham Forest last season, highlight his deep commitment to the team.
It’s likely he was also frustrated by Pickford’s aggressive challenge—especially given the goalkeeper’s history in Merseyside derbies—and the questionable yellow card he received.
Ultimately, Nunez and his teammates had the last laugh, securing a crucial win to maintain their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Their focus now shifts to repeating that success against Fulham on Sunday.
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