Darwin Nunez scores first goal of season in STUNNING weak foot strike as Liverpool claim all three points against Bournemouth
Darwin Nunez scored his first goal of the season with a brilliant left-footed strike, as Liverpool claimed an easy 3-0 win over Bournemouth.
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Darwin Nunez scored his first goal for Liverpool this season, against Bournemouth. (via Liverpool.com)
Liverpool number nine Darwin Nunez scored a stunning goal, opening his Premier League goal-scoring account for the season, in a 3-0 win over Bournemouth. The Uruguayan scored a brilliant left-footed strike, helping the Reds rise to the second spot of the EPL table.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring for the Reds in the 26th minute of the match, as they hoped to bounce back from the defeat to Nottingham Forest last week. This was followed by another quick-fire goal by the Colombian, in the 28th minute. Darwin Nunez then sealed the match for Liverpool by scoring the third goal of the match, helped by a brilliant assist from Mohamed Salah.
Nunez was the star of the match, as he put the game beyond the reach of the Cherries with an excellent finish into the bottom left corner with his weaker foot. This earned him a standing ovation from the crowd as well as a hug from manager Arne Slot. He was also left in tears after scoring the goal, and was hugged by fellow forward Diaz. The 25-year-old also brushed aside criticism, aimed at his mistakes in front of the goal. The goal, moreover, was Nunez’s first of the season, after scoring 18 last season.
Simply spectacular, Darwin ? pic.twitter.com/jNfqAKFmBd
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 21, 2024
The goal has definitely boosted the young former Benfica forward’s confidence, as well as reiterated Slot’s faith in him. Meanwhile, the Reds will be up against West Ham this week in the Carabao Cup, before travelling to Wolverhampton next weekend.
Liverpool second-choice keeper Caoimhin Kelleher shines in his first PL appearance of the season
Reds manager Arne Slot was full of praise for the club’s second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, for his match-winning display against Bournemouth. The 25-year-old Irish keeper replaced Alisson Becker, who had been ruled out due to a muscular injury.
He made seven saves in a 3-0 win, and also recorded nine ball recoveries, in his first Premier League appearance of the season. His recent display could moreover, raise questions over Alisson’s place in the starting XI. Kelleher had also come in for the Brazilian last season, and went on to make 25 appearances in his absence.
Caoimhin Kelleher made SEVEN saves today vs Bournemouth.
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) September 21, 2024
He also had NINE recoveries ? pic.twitter.com/7TuwQ1qapw
Despite his heroics, Kelleher could well be on his way out of the Anfield next summer, in order to search for more game time. Liverpool’s signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, set to join in 2025, might add to his problems.
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