Nunez was an unused substitute in the win over Manchester City on Sunday following a costly miss in the draw at Aston Villa last week.

Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Arne Slot has hailed the reaction of Darwin Nunez following his criticism of the player’s effort during Liverpool’s draw at Aston Villa.Slot was critical of Nunez following his reaction to a

Arne Slot has added to his criticism of Darwin Nunez by saying it was unacceptable to him that the striker did not work hard enough in each of his last two appearances. The Liverpool head coach was critical of the £85m forward’s effort in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, when he missed an open goal.

The striker fired a shot over the bar from close range in Wednesday's match, failing to give his side the lead with the game poised at 2-2.

Arne Slot has criticised Darwin Nunez's work rate, explaining he left the Uruguayan on the bench against Manchester City over a lack of effort.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was publicly criticized by Reds boss Arne Slot following his miss at Aston Villa, but has responded in training this week

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has spoken out over his frustration with Darwin Nunez in recent weeks and the Anfield side have been linked with a number of forwards over the last 12 months

Nunez has never been able to establish himself as the club’s number-one forward. His best moments have tended to come as an ‘agent of chaos’ from the bench.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said he doesn't mind Darwin Núñez missing chances like at Aston Villa, but has criticised the striker for his "behaviour" on the pitch after the opportunity.

Arne Slot has discussed the reaction of Darwin Nunez after his public criticism of the Liverpool striker last week