Darwin Nunez conceded he has not been performing “as well as I should”, but has felt like “the ball doesn’t want to go in” during his recent goal drought.
The Liverpool forward has only scored seven goals in 40 games across all competitions this season, including just one in his last 13 appearances.
Nunez is underperforming his 10.55 xG, while he boasts a modest 11.11% shot conversion rate.
The Uruguay international’s struggles continued as he saw a penalty saved in the shootout that saw the Reds exit the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite leading the Premier League by 12 points, Arne Slot’s side were beaten by Newcastle United in last weekend’s EFL Cup final, while they suffered a shock FA Cup defeat against Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
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