Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Liverpool last week and Darwin Nunez had a big chance to win the game for the visitors in the second half - but passed it up

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.

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

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.

Darwin Nunez has apologised to the fans in an emotional message after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday and are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League; Reds could have taken all three points but for a horror miss from Darwin Nunez;

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on 16 February and the draw at Aston Villa on 19 February,

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has stated that he "can't accept" Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his recent two outings.

Arne Slot has addressed his frustrations with Darwin Nunez after leaving the Uruguay forward on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City.