Connect with us

Klopp Hints That Nunez Could Play In Another Position After First Liverpool Outing

Victorious

Published

on

Follow
SPORTS NEWS: Klopp Hints That Nunez Could Play In Another Position After First Liverpool Outing [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl

Earlier today, Darwin Nunez put on a Liverpool jersey for the first time during the Reds’ pre-season friendly match with Premier League rivals Manchester United.



The 23-year-old played the final half-hour as his new side were thumped 4-0 by Man United in the Bangkok Century Cup in Thailand and it was a mixed-bag display from the striker. The Uruguayan was clearly not fit, which Klopp eluded to after the match, but had two chances during the match, the best of which was blasted over the bar from very close range.

Liverpool signed Nunez from Benfica for £85m this summer, as reported by Sky Sports, and many thought it was with the intention of playing the striker in his preferred position. After today’s match, Klopp hinted at using the former Benfica man in another area of the pitch, although it is still highly likely that come the first day of the new season at Fulham, the Uruguayan will be playing through the middle.

After the game, Klopp was asked where he envisages Nunez operating this season and responded, via the Liverpool Echo: “He is a number nine who can play on the wing as well."

“We will see where he plays.

Click Here To Comment




Ojo Sunday Victor, A Professional Graphics Designer, and a skilled Content Writer in Entertainment, News and Sport Update.!An Undergraduate in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso). Read More

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Be first to comment


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Pochettino hints on two signings Chelsea needs after latest win

Victorious

Published

on

SPORTS NEWS: Pochettino hints on two signings Chelsea needs after latest win [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
Following their 3-0 Premier League victory over Luton Town on Friday, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that his team still needs to sign a new forward and a goalkeeper.Pochettino sat in the stands as Raheem Sterling scored twice and Nicolas Jackson scored for Chelsea in their victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea's victory over Luton marks the club's first Premier League triumph of the current season.Speaking at his post-match interview afte...
Continue Reading

20 years after scoring his first goal; Ronaldo Reachs another landmark

Piroll

Published

on

SPORTS NEWS: 20 years after scoring his first goal; Ronaldo Reachs another landmark [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
It is another great feat for the 37 year old Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has he reached 700th club career goals.Ronaldo scores his first career goal twenty years ago at Sporting LB in Portugal, and he scored the 700th today in Manchester United victory against Everton.It is important to note that Ronaldo scores more than of his career goal at Real Madrid, where he scored 450 goals.Congrats to him.
Continue Reading

Carabao Cup: Sofyan Amrabat tells Ten Hag his preferred position after playing left-back

Victorious

Published

on

SPORTS NEWS: Carabao Cup: Sofyan Amrabat tells Ten Hag his preferred position after playing left-back [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
Photo: Naijacrawl
After being started at left-back against Crystal Palace in Tuesday's Carabao Cup match by manager Erik ten Hag, Sofyan Amrabat, a summer signing for Manchester United, said he preferred to play in the midfield.Amrabat got the start for Ten Hag's team in their 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Crystal Palace.The summer transfer from Fiorentina saw the Morocco international join Old Trafford after a failed transfer to Liverpool.In Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Burnl...
Continue Reading

Latest


Download Naijacrawl App today

Fastest way to read on the go

Download the Naijacrawl App.