The logic behind Darwin Nunez’s risky finish in the Reds’ 4-1 victory over Brentford has been questioned by former Liverpool striker Michael Owen.
With one of the most outrageous goals of the season, the Uruguayan took the lead at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
Nunez scored a one-on-one goal with a wonderful chipped finish after Diogo Jota headed the ball into his path during a counterattack by Liverpool from the Bees area. Nunez beat goalie Mark Flekken.
‘I can’t stop watching it. And I can’t begin to explain how difficult a skill that is. Moving at pace, the ball running away from you, being inside the box with no room for error.
Incredible. BUT, it is also further proof that if he is to get closer to becoming the great player many people think he can be, he has to adapt his way of thinking. ‘
In a lengthy post by the former England star, Owen gave an insight to the goal and admitted his surprise that the Reds number nine even considered going for that type of finish.
Adding: “I mean, to even consider that finish is madness. It’s a 1 in 10, 2 in 10 finish at best.
‘Learning to slot, dink or go round the GK is a far more productive way to score and will increase his chances to 4 or 5 in 10, thus massively increasing his end return. I’m really not trying to rain on his parade as that goal was pure class.
‘But I’d rather see it when Liverpool are 3-0 up, not at 0-0!’
Unfortunately, Nunez was forced to leave the game against the Bees at halftime due to what appeared to be an injury.
Asked about the injury after the game, Jurgen Klopp indicated it was merely a precautionary measure that Nunez should be alright for next weekend’s Carabao Cup Final against Chelsea.
Diogo Jota, who left the field on a stretcher and may need some time off the field, could not be available for the Liverpool manager.
Liverpool easily defeated Thomas Frank’s team thanks to more goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, who is back, and Cody Gakpo. As a result, Liverpool is still top of the Premier League, two points ahead of second-place Arsenal.