Uruguayan media have expressed their opinions on Darwin Nunez following his early substitution during the World Cup qualifying match against Brazil. On Tuesday, Uruguay and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw in Salvador, Brazil, with goals from Federico Valverde for Uruguay and Gerson for Brazil. Nunez, who started for Uruguay, was replaced by Rodrigo Aguirre at halftime due to his ineffective performance.
Uruguayan outlets have confirmed that the substitution was tactical, not injury-related. Local media, such as El Observador, rated Nunezās performance a five out of ten, noting his solid defensive work but pointing out that he didnāt manage a single shot on goal, partly due to a lack of service from teammates. Similarly, El Pais also gave Nunez the same rating, highlighting his decent hold-up play and first touches but noting his early exit from the match.
For Liverpool fans, there is some relief in knowing that Nunez played just one half, which should ensure he is fit for their upcoming Premier League match against Southampton on Sunday. Following that, Liverpool will face tough fixtures, including home matches against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the Premier League. With Diogo Jota still recovering from injury, Nunez is expected to feature prominently in Liverpoolās next few games.
