I is perhaps going out on a limb, right here, however I’m completely satisfied Darwin Nunez, who has simply turned 23, will rating an absolute hatful in Liverpool pink.
One of the best predictor of long-term goalscoring is xG, and the Uruguayan’s xG/90 – which is 0.89 this season – really betters Erling Haaland’s. Nunez’s composure, ending and choice making has to date been poor, however his potential is otherworldly.
He’s really scored thrice in his previous three begins, however remains to be dividing opinion. That’s as a result of he may’ve scored one other 5 – 6 on high of that. His motion and sheer, brutish physicality is unbelievable. Versus West Ham final day trip, the place he scored a wonderful winner, Nunez was recorded at 38km/hr, the quickest a Premier League footballer has ever run. He additionally almost scored two wonder-goals so as to add to his scientific header. All this earlier than 57 minutes, when he was subbed.
Each recreation he seems to be extra comfy and tactically assured. He’ll miss possibilities, numerous them – however the quantity of pictures he’s taking in good positions imply targets are assured.
On high of the stats, he’s exceptionally good enjoyable to look at. It’s all-action, all the time. There’ll be some moments of insanity, positive, however the £85m Liverpool spent on Nunez will at some point really feel like a cut price. 100 targets by 26. You heard it right here first.
Jordan Chamberlain, Empire of the Kop
