Darwin Nunez endures difficult Uruguay outing as former Liverpool star in World Cup shock

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Darwin Nunez was introduced as a substitute in a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde at the World Cup in an embarrassing night for Uruguay. (Image: Getty)Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was unable to inspire Uruguay as they laboured to a 2-2 draw with World Cup minnows Cape Verde.

Cameras caught the veteran striker after the final whistle looking devastated, with his nation's World Cup ambitions in jeopardy and requiring a positive outcome against Spain to strengthen their hopes of advancement.Reports last week indicated that Nunez was poised to return to Liverpool following the World Cup, as part of the overhaul under new head coach Andoni Iraola. On the field, Nunez's difficulties have persisted following a torrid spell in the Middle East with Al Hilal, where he was de-registered to make way for Karim Benzema.There was more history for Cape Verde as they twice stunned Uruguay to earn a deserved point.

Against Cape Verde, however, he could do little to influence matters as Uruguay repeatedly shot itself in the foot. The Napoli defender made a hash of a clearance from their own throw-in, and as Muslera rushed out of his goal to cover the mistake, Helio Varela pounced and slotted into an unguarded net.Speaking as part of BBC Sport's coverage, former Premier League striker Benni McCarthy cast doubt on Uruguay's prospects against Spain: "You can't (not) want to pick yourself up but in football, anything is possible.