Darwin Nunez has stunned Liverpool fans with a dramatic new look ahead of the Merseyside derby.
Nunez Returns to Liverpool After International Duty with Uruguay
Darwin Nunez has wrapped up his international break with Uruguay after featuring in two World Cup qualifiers. His team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Argentina before settling for a goalless draw against Bolivia.
The 25-year-old started against Argentina but came off the bench in the second half against Bolivia. Despite collecting only one point from these matches, Uruguay remains in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
With his national team duties completed, Nunez now returns to Liverpool as they continue their impressive Premier League campaign. However, the Reds have recently faced setbacks, suffering consecutive defeats to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final. Their next challenge is a crucial derby against Everton on April 2.
Nunez’s New Look Sparks Reaction
Ahead of his return to club action, Nunez surprised fans by unveiling a new hairstyle. He shared photos of his fresh cornrows on social media, prompting a wave of reactions from Liverpool supporters.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “Preparing for the Premier League pictures that will hit haters hard.” Another joked, “More trims than goals.” Meanwhile, a third simply said, “Let him cook.”
With a new look and fresh from international duty, Nunez will be eager to make an impact as Liverpool push forward in their season.
Nunez Faces Criticism Amid Transfer Speculation
Darwin Nunez has been under fire for his inconsistency in front of goal this season, fueling speculation about a potential departure from Liverpool this summer.
The Uruguayan striker has managed just seven goals across all competitions, a dip from the 18 he scored last season. Despite his struggles, he has still delivered in key moments—most notably with a stoppage-time brace against Brentford in January.
However, his finishing issues were on display once again in Liverpool’s recent 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, where he missed a crucial chance.
Arne Slot’s Frustration
Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged Nunez’s past contributions but was disappointed with his reaction to the missed opportunity.
“I can accept every miss, especially from a player that scored two very important goals against Brentford,” Slot said. “What was a bit harder for me to accept was his behavior after that chance. I think it got too much in his head and he wasn’t the usual Darwin that works his ass off and helps the team. I think he was too disappointed.”
With the summer transfer window approaching, speculation continues about Nunez’s future, as Liverpool weighs their attacking options.
