'It's time to go' - Carragher makes huge Nunez prediction

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 6 Dec 2024 11:37 GMT
4 min read

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Jamie Carragher has said that Liverpool should move on from Darwin Nunez next year.

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The Uruguayan came into harsh criticism online after an abysmal display against Newcastle on Monday, where he gave away passes and missed multiple clear-cut opportunities.

Nunez joined the Reds in a deal worth a club-record €85 million from Benfica in the summer of 2022, despite his constant links to Manchester United at the back.

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At Anfield has had a mixed spell at Liverpool, being able to provide an extra dynamic on the pitch when he does play, but his inability to score this season - and at some points last season - means that not all fans are happy with his transfer.

Current ETV

Darwin Núñez

F (C), AM (L)

Liverpool

Darwin Núñez

F (C), AM (L)

Liverpool

ETV Range

€33.7M - €56.2M

This has been his worst season to date. The 25-year-old only has three goals so far, with Mohamed Salah being the side's biggest threat in front of goal.

Nunez has been playing as a backup to Diogo Jota, but the Portugal international suffered an injury in October, so the former Benfica man has taken his place.

Carragher, watching the Newcastle and Liverpool game live on The Overlap, said that he could see Nunez moving on next year, with someone else taking his place.

“I’m not sure he’s here next year,” he admitted. “I think he’ll probably move on. He’s more like a cult hero because he’s a bit mad and he likes to run around, but he’s better than [Divock] Origi.”

Liverpool fans demand Isak

During the Premier League contest, some Liverpool fans were wowed by Magpiesd hitman Alexander Isak. The Sweden international scored the opening goal of the game with a brilliant shot from distance - and some felt that Liverpool should have signed Isak instead.

You watch Isak and Nunez on the same pitch and you see the difference in quality between the two, we employ a donkey
— Maxence (@Xenceee) December 4, 2024

Isak makes me resent Nunez
— ! (@Kashe1dz) December 4, 2024

Look at Isak man. How am I supposed to continue to accept Nunez
— LFCJ (@Ifcj__) December 4, 2024

If nunez was 1/10th the player isak is we'd have won about 5-2 today
— Jámes (@TheJWright96) December 4, 2024

The difference in strikers here is incredible. Liverpool struggling to deal with Isak while Nunez struggles to stay onside. Utter shite player and needs selling asap.
— Sam Prince (@SamPrince10) December 4, 2024