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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has questioned the thinking behind Darwin Nunez’s bold finish in the Reds’ 4-1 win over Brentford.
The Uruguayan opened the scoring on Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium, scoring one of the most cheeky goals of the season.
After Liverpool’s counterattack from the Bees box, Diogo Jota headed the ball into the path of Núñez, and the striker beat goalkeeper Mark Flekken one-on-one with a delightful finish.
After the match, Owen took to
“That shot by Darwin Núñez yesterday was crazy.” Owen posted.
Michael Owen took to social media to praise Darwin Núñez’s goal for Liverpool.
Darwin Núñez opened the scoring against Brentford with a clever finish on Saturday.
The finish was described as “crazy” by Owen, who also praised the player Núñez is becoming.
‘I can not stop watching. And I can’t begin to explain how difficult that skill is. Moving with rhythm, the ball fleeing, being inside the area with no margin for error.
Incredible. BUT, it’s also further proof that if you want to get closer to becoming the great player many people think you can be, you have to adapt your thinking. ‘
In a lengthy post by the former England star, Owen gave insight into the goal and admitted his surprise that the Reds’ number nine would even consider going for that type of finish.
Adding: “I mean, even considering that ending is crazy. It’s a 1 in 10, 2 in 10 ending at best.
‘Learning to position, shoot or round the goalkeeper is a much more productive way to score and will increase your chances to 4 or 5 out of 10, thus greatly increasing your final return. I’m not really trying to ruin his parade as that goal was pure class.
“But I’d rather watch it when Liverpool are 3-0 up, not 0-0!”
The stylish strike was the 24-year-old’s 13th goal in all competitions this season, meaning he is on track to surpass last season’s total of 15 goals for the club.
Darwin Núñez has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Liverpool so far this campaign.
Michael Owen shared his opinion in a long social media post after watching Núñez’s goal.
Unfortunately for Núñez, he was unable to complete the match against the Bees, as the striker was taken off at half-time with a suspected injury.
When asked about the injury after the match, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that it was just a precautionary measure and that Nunez should be fine for next weekend’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
However, the Liverpool boss could be without Diogo Jota, who left the field on a stretcher and could face time on the sidelines.
Further goals from Alexis Mac Allister, the return of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo gave Liverpool a comfortable victory against Thomas Frank’s team, meaning they remain at the top of the Premier League, two points ahead of second placed, Arsenal.