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Liverpool news: Darwin Nunez sends Arne Slot message as Reds star hampered by injury hell

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All the latest news from Anfield as Darwin Nunez continues his fine form in Saudi Arabia and Florian Wirtz receives backing from a Premier League stalwartLiverpool have come into the new season off the back of a huge spending spree that's rarely been seen at Anfield in recent years. The Dutchman will no doubt be mindful of his former striker Darwin Nunez, now scoring for fun in Saudi Arabia.Liverpool youngster Owen Beck is also enduring a tough time out on loan, while former Premier League striker Darren Bent has offered a glowing appraisal of Wirtz.READ MORE: 'I disagreed with how I was treated at Liverpool – I don't think Arne Slot trusted me'READ MORE: Rio Ferdinand admits Steven Gerrard's England 'loser' claim had 'some truth in it'Darwin Nunez sends a messageMany Liverpool fans are split over the sale of Darwin Nunez.



Burdened with heavy expectations, the £116m star previously of Bayer Leverkusen has struggled to find his groove in Slot's system for the majority of this season.However, Wirtz has shown glimpses of the talent that saw him earmarked as one of Europe's hottest talents. Eustace was so enamoured with the defender that when he took over at Derby, he ensured that he secured Beck's services through another loan.Yet injuries have plagued Beck this season and Eustace has now opened up on Beck's "tough" few months.

“It’s a really difficult moment for Owen,” Eustace told Derbyshire Live.“He’s not back with the group as such, and it’s been a really frustrating time for him and for us. It’s a bit slower than what we wanted, but when he’s back, I know we’ve got a great player to help join the squad.