Liverpool fans often worry about international breaks, as they typically bring injury concerns, and this may have happened again with one player being substituted early for his country.
With the score level at 0-0 at halftime, Rodrigo Aguirre replaced Darwin Nunez, cutting short his appearance in the match against Brazil.
From a fan’s perspective, it’s beneficial that Nunez got a chance to rest, but there may also be concerns about both a potential injury and his performance level.
SofaScore rated Nunez 6.7 out of 10, which was about average for any player in Marcelo Bielsa’s lineup, suggesting his substitution wasn’t based on an outstanding performance.
This leaves either injury or rest as the likely reasons for the decision by the former Leeds United manager, with Liverpool supporters undoubtedly hoping it’s the latter.
Darwin Nunez could be a fitness concern for the upcoming match against Southampton.
We understand the challenges South American players face in returning to Merseyside and quickly being ready to contribute to the team.
Arne Slot is probably relieved to see his No.9 substituted early, particularly since Diogo Jota is racing against the clock to be fit for the Southampton match.
After witnessing Luis Diaz’s crucial contribution during a demanding week with Colombia, it will be another difficult choice for balancing both form and fitness for the whole squad at St. Mary’s.
Let’s hope the right decisions are made to secure a win against the newly promoted side, while also preparing the team for upcoming matches against Real Madrid, Manchester City, Newcastle, and Everton.
