Darwin Nunez makes honest Liverpool admission amid exit links

Darwin Nunez has spoken about Liverpool while away on international duty with Uruguay this week, admitting he’s keen to “forget” his ongoing problems at club level.

Despite Liverpool’s march towards the Premier League title, Nunez has endured a frustrating season in 2024/25. The £85m signing has fallen down the pecking order since Arne Slot’s arrival and continues to struggle to prove himself a consistent performer.

The Reds are increasingly linked various strikers around Europe – including initiating contact over Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak – in what appears to be an attempt to replace Nunez, himself the subject of strong recent interest from Saudi Arabia, with someone more reliable up front.

Discussing his situation with Uruguayan outlet El Pais, the 25-year-old admitted he is motivated “to forget a little about what’s happening [at Liverpool]” as he looks for respite with the national team.

“I’m happy thinking about the national team, enjoying every minute with it. These are moments that you go through in football, and as I said recently, I’m not someone who throws in the towel because they don’t play. Rather, I’m going to keep working so I can play.

“I know I’m not performing as well as I should. It’s difficult because when you’re doing well, like when I came on against PSG, your confidence changes, with the idea of ​​being able to break it in the next match,” he added, referencing an assist for Harvey Elliott’s first leg winner.

“But then you get a slump, and I’m always there to help my teammates and come back to the national team. I’m strong in my head, since my family always supports me, and that’s the important thing to keep working and bring joy to everyone.”