The Uruguay international has had a bit of a topsy-turvy time at Anfield since arriving three years ago, with there being times when he’s seemed to be the best player on the pitch and others when he’s been below par.

The 2024-25 season was the best example of that as he only contributed to 14 goals across all competitions, but he did manage to bag an added-time brace against Brentford to send Liverpool on their way to the Premier League title.

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However, it feels like the Uruguay international should have developed far more during his time at Anfield with his former coach, Fabian Coito, now sharing why he’s struggled to find his feet.

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A clear statement must be made about Darwin Nunez: based on his technical, tactical and personal characteristics, he needs certain conditions to be able to perform at his best,” he said to Kiss Kiss Napoli via Area Napoli.

“First of all, he needs to be physically fit.

And these tactical prerogatives probably weren’t developed at Liverpool, preventing him from expressing himself to the fullest.

“In the Premier League, the pace is high and you have to make the best decisions on the pitch in a fraction of a second.

I have no doubts about Darwin: he’s young, he has an impressive physique, his greatest quality, and he’s in great shape.

“Plus, he’s an exceptional person, and from my point of view, this aspect is fundamental.”

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Nunez has now been a Liverpool player for three years, and to be honest, it doesn’t feel like he’s become any more consistent during that time.