Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez found the back of the net. As his cherished Uruguay clinched a 2-0 victory against Brazil in their World Cup qualifier.
The primary post-game headlines might have revolved around Neymar’s injury. However, Liverpool’s dynamic forward certainly deserves recognition for his outstanding performance.
During the night, Darwin Nunez took to Instagram to convey his joy about the victory. And players and teammates from various corners of the globe expressed their gratitude. Real Madrid standout Federico Valverde commented on his post, saying, “this is incredible.” Meanwhile, his club teammate Cody Gakpo commended Nunez’s performance.
Darwin Nunez helped Uruguay reach second spot
The comments section clearly reflected the significance of this victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s team. This win has propelled the squad into the second position in the standings. Just behind the leaders and reigning world champions, Argentina. Meanwhile, Brazil and Venezuela, the latter of which did not secure a qualification for Qatar, currently occupy the fourth spot after playing four matches.
Liverpool is undoubtedly hopeful that Nunez will return to Merseyside. Thus, drawing inspiration from his recent success to propel Jurgen Klopp’s team up the Premier League standings.
The Reds will be immediately in intense action upon their return. Since, they are ready to face the Merseyside derby in the early Saturday kick-off.
During this period, Liverpool will simultaneously pursue their European games, aiming to preserve their perfect record, while the League Cup fixtures are also scheduled to carry on in the following month.
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