Heartbreaking news has been announced this Morning for Darwin Nunez after he was not included in the lineup against Wolves.

James Carroll, Liverpool’s director of editorial content, confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter).

Núñez’s absence is a blow for Liverpool, as the Uruguayan forward has played a key role this season, contributing two goals or assists in six matches across all competitions.

On the upside, Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, is set to return to the starting lineup, as expected following remarks from Arne Slot during the pre-match press conference.

Alisson’s presence is vital for bolstering Liverpool’s defense as they pursue another win. A victory at Molineux would elevate them to the top of the Premier League, especially after Manchester City’s earlier 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

The Reds aim to capitalize on this opportunity despite Núñez’s absence, thanks to their strong attacking depth that allows them to adapt without their No. 9. This highlights the team’s strength in forward positions, providing several rotation options.

While losing Núñez is unfortunate, it gives Diogo Jota a chance to shine. A former Wolves player, Jota will likely be eager to make an impact against his old club. Although he’s had a slow start this season with just two goal contributions in the Premier League, his overall statistics are solid, maintaining a goal involvement every 103.5 minutes.

With the October international break approaching, Jota has a prime opportunity to regain his scoring form, especially with Crystal Palace next on the schedule.

For Wolves, the match presents a significant challenge. Under manager Gary O’Neil, they sit at the bottom of the Premier League, having conceded 14 goals this season—only Everton has let in more. Wolves’ defensive struggles, averaging 2.8 goals conceded per game, make them vulnerable to Liverpool’s attacking prowess.

O’Neil will be looking for a stronger home performance, but given Liverpool’s current form and offensive strength, they will likely exploit Wolves’ defensive issues. Jota’s sharp movement and goal-scoring instincts should provide him ample opportunities, making it a tough task for Wolves to contain Liverpool’s attack.

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