Official: Darwin Núñez made an ugly decision and told Liverpool about it

Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez has reportedly asked to leave Liverpool after not being considered a key player in coach Arne Slot's system . The decision is said to be motivated by his limited participation this season, in which he has started only seven games.

In the recent 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, Núñez came off the bench, and his attitude was pointed out by Slot, who stressed the importance of maintaining the effort throughout the match. In that match, the striker missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity, which generated criticism from the coach, who said that a decrease in the intensity of the game after an error was not acceptable.

Since joining Liverpool in 2022, Núñez has alternated between starting and coming on as a substitute. He had some outstanding goalscoring figures in his first two seasons, but this season his performances have been less in terms of goals and assists. His lack of consistency in the starting XI has been a point of contention among analysts and fans.

The relationship between player and coach has been the subject of analysis in recent weeks. Slot has repeatedly pointed out the need for the team to maintain a high level of demand in all aspects of the game. Núñez, for his part, has worked to improve his performance and attitude in training, although this has not meant an increase in his playing time.

Despite rumours of his possible departure, neither the club nor the player have issued any official statements. With the transfer market about to open, uncertainty about his future continues, and in the coming weeks there could be news regarding his continuity or a possible transfer.