Liverpool head coach Arne Slot avoid making Darwin Nunez the scapegoat for the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa yesterday, and urge fans to understand that the Uruguayan is right-foot but use his left foot to score a goal over the bar.
With the score still 2-2 at Villa Park, Darwin was brought on after the hour mark and receive Dominik Soboszlai’s cross and fire into an empty net. But his effort was too weak and flew over the bar in a head-on collision.
Low standard form and behavior after the สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน final whistle was disappointing. Showing no appreciation for the fans, the 25-year-old player was heavily criticize on social media.
But as the direct boss, he chose to spare the players’ feelings and tried to encourage the Uruguayan players because he had an important mission to maintain his path to winning three championships.
“What I saw was a fantastic pass from Conor Bradley, Dominik Soboszlai’s incredible power and playmaking,” he told Liverpool TV.
“In my opinion, it was the perfect decision to break the deadlock in a one-on-one situation. With the opposing goalkeeper because it left the goal open wide.”
“Then Darwin came along. Of course, it wasn’t his best right foot, but it was a golden opportunity nonetheless.”
“Yeah, it’s unfortunate. I really hope he gets another chance in the game last night because a player of this caliber doesn’t make two mistakes in a row.”
“Almost got a one-on-one but home goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez intercepted the ball.”
“I think we’re all disappointed, but it’s normal for players to miss a big chance like that. It’s often more painful than the other ones.”
Darwin ‘s blunder has fuelled speculation he could be sold in the summer, with one of those deals being Newcastle ‘s Alexander Isak .