Darwin núñez

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'Bad news is' - Darwin Nunez injury update ahead of Liverpool vs ... (LiverpoolWorld)

Liverpool injury news on Darwin Nunez after the 2-0 defeat of Newcastle United.

Newcastle hit the bar again with a Dan Burn header. The England international was sent after 22 minutes for a handball outside the box as Salah raced through on goal. Advertisement

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Latest Liverpool injury news as four players to miss Real Madrid and ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool injury news: Latest updates as four Reds men are set to miss the Champions League game with Real Madrid, with Jürgen Klopp sweating over Darwin ...

His experience in these sorts of matches could have been vital. Here’s how things are shaping up ahead of Tuesday night when Real Madrid will be in town. It is a good job, then, that Fabinho and [Diogo Jota](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-fsg-diogo-jota-26103563&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiproaA0aH9AhVLQ_EDHTk1AxQQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw1vyV51Kk-bnsBVtwOKySyu) and [Roberto Firmino](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fcody-gakpo-roberto-firmino-liverpool-26242982&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwibuq6H0aH9AhWRTqQEHafiAEcQFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw0nag4xC60KfFfVj2ktMFrk) now back, Liverpool does have options in attack but having the Colombian forward back would be a big addition to the squad — he was, after all, the best Reds player before his initial setback. [Joël Matip](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-talks-joel-matip-26272423&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiV2crf0qH9AhVOVqQEHUGoBiMQFnoECAcQAg&usg=AOvVaw1qSp9G1FRkTE02hZdgwlAC) in the greatest of form. [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-news-van-dijk-merseyside-26269995&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjXscPl0qH9AhUBUaQEHaeDC8IQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw1Qh6oUTtLyMZ6f19AukfcS) when he returns, with the current best two Liverpool center-backs clear. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-jordan-henderson-jurgen-klopp-25230205&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiE6Y370qH9AhUFVqQEHTu3Cl0QFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw1lQLVS5PkUUB-sa4b4lkTx) have started to look more like themselves and [Stefan Bajčetić](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-stefan-bajcetic-real-madrid-26096727&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiTioSB06H9AhXVTaQEHYPNDYAQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw14U7pD-xkgrU-MwddqVU6o) has been impressing. [Everton](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-everton-cody-gakpo-klopp-26230592&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj305bq1KH9AhXUTKQEHWOcBbsQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw0pWwHMNe0_wKUNcwBExk7z) and [Newcastle United](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fschedule%2Fliverpool-news-newcastle-1996-highlights-16908010&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjVoqPx1KH9AhUpUKQEHYjLC4EQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw3g4t0lQ1Gw6xShSfbjix86) in the space of six days to turn around their Premier League fortunes and give themselves some hope in the top-four race, things feel a little different for Klopp and his players. [Real Madrid](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fancelotti-liverpool-real-madrid-doubts-26262697&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiKm4Tk1KH9AhWsVqQEHdRMDoMQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw14s_8CheWqgPr3dZnRqXhO) might be lagging behind [Barcelona](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ftransfer-news%2Fliverpool-transfer-salah-contract-barcelona-22218196&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj4_dX41KH9AhXaHcAKHba4AGIQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw1UbGlTfnnNzAGNVJmErG-w) in the Spanish top flight, but this is their competition — the one in which they always seem to somehow find a way to win. The Spanish midfielder is set to be missing for a 'while' with a hip injury and will not be playing against Real Madrid. He would almost certainly not have played a minute against Real Madrid anyway, but could have been useful, for sure, across the rest of the season — after his surgery, though, he will not be in action again until the summer. [Anfield](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-anfield-road-development-pictures-26214995&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiXoc__1KH9AhUyQaQEHV6CB3IQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw22Yxm1AZvw124weDjezl_Y)— the first leg, with the second game against the La Liga side scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 — comes at a time when Liverpool has found a little bit of form.

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Darwin Nunez compared to Liverpool goal machine who once ... (Daily Star)

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was full of praise for Darwin Nunez after the forward scored in the Reds' 2-0 victory away to Newcastle United on ...

We worked with him and in time he became the Fernando we knew." Across all competitions, the 23-year-old has 11 goals in 28 appearances this term. For you as a manger he is someone you have to worry about then he will finish. After he finished and scored a great goal, the manager will be happy." He then went on to add: "My feeling is you are watching the game - as a manager you are really worried. However, former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has praised the Uruguayan striker after he scored in

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Is Darwin Nunez the new Fernando Torres for Liverpool? Rafa ... (Goal.com)

Rafael Benitez has compared Darwin Nunez to former Liverpool star Fernando Torres and explained the similarities between the two forwards.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Comparing the current Reds star to Torres, the Spaniard opined: "Fernando, one of the issues at the beginning was that - he was not a great finisher. "He has the pace to run in behind, and he is a threat. As a manager, you are really worried because you can see him in front of the keeper all of the time, and he can do that.

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Darwin Nunez is a doubt for Liverpool's Champions League clash ... (Daily Mail)

Darwin Nunez is doubtful for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday after picking up a shoulder injury.

Next game Real Madrid so we have to recover and go for that.' [Jurgen Klopp's side secured a 2-0 win at St James' Park to overcome fellow top four rivals Newcastle United ](/sport/football/article-11767127/Newcastle-0-2-Liverpool-Nunez-Gakpo-send-resurgent-Reds-six-points-adrift-four.html)on Saturday evening. In this moment it is painful.

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Darwin Nunez injury: Jurgen Klopp gives update ahead of Real ... (90min)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that striker Darwin Nunez is an injury doubt for the visit of Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday ...

Nunez has scored 11 times in all competitions for Liverpool this season. I don’t know in the moment. In that situation I don’t know what [the referee] whistled there against him, to be honest.

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Darwin Nunez doubt for Real Madrid with shoulder injury (BeSoccer EN)

Liverpool beat Newcastle before taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke of Darwin Nunez possibly missing the ...

[Liverpool](https://www.besoccer.com/team/liverpool) will host Real Madrid on Tuesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg. The manager spoke about it in a press conference: "I don't know in this moments. "The bad news is that Darwin has got something in his shoulder.

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Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez likens Darwin Nunez to ex ... (talkSPORT.com)

Darwin Nunez has been likened to Fernando Torres by former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez with the pair both wasteful in their first season at Anfield.

He has the pace to do that and run in behind. [Liverpool](https://talksport.com/football/1335933/benfica-liverpool-florentino-luis-transfer-news-next-enzo-fernandez/), he struggled with putting chances away – he was a great player but he wasn’t a great finisher. [in a deal rising to £85million](https://talksport.com/football/1129334/darwin-nunez-liverpool-transfer-announced-confirmed-85million-benfica-almeria/), but has struggled for consistency.

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Rafa Benitez compares Darwin Nunez to Liverpool legend after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Darwin Nunez scored his 11th goal of the season to help Liverpool win 2-0 against Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday night and boost their hopes of a ...

The Reds did win the Community Shield last July - beating [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) 3-1 at the King Power. The result could prove crucial come the end of the season, as it leaves Liverpool eighth in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) table - six points behind Newcastle in fourth with a game in hand, In the moment it’s painful. "He has the pace to run in behind, and he is a threat. I don’t know in the moment. Real have won their last two games - including Saturday's 2-0 triumph at Osasuna. As a manager you are really worried because you can see him in front of the ‘keeper all of the time, and he can do that. in the end he had to go off with a shoulder issue. He is a threat." It is unclear whether the former Benfica man will be fit for Tuesday's last-16 Yet Benitez, who coached Liverpool between 2004 and 2010, is a fan of Jurgen Klopp's expensive striker. [Rafa Benitez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rafael-benitez) has compared [Darwin Nunez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/darwin-nunez) to [Fernando Torres](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fernando-torres) after the Uruguayan scored against [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) on Saturday night.

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Liverpool: Klopp provides worrying update on Darwin Nunez “it's ... (We Are Hooligans)

Darwin Nunez was the star of the moment as he opened the scoring in Liverpool's win over Newcastle. Post-match, Jurgen Klopp provided a worrying update.

We will have to see. [James Pearce on Twitter](https://twitter.com/jamespearcelfc/status/1627038359242547200?s=46&t=DG1CalM1UlloNHGSLbe7fA), Klopp refused to give a definitive answer to Nunez injury concerns. They’re the only team to beat Eddie Howe’s Magpies this season, and they’ve done it twice.

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