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.

Darwin Nunez’s future at Anfield could be in doubt after Arne Slot appeared to question his work rate and betting sites are already offering odds on his next club. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on February 16 and the draw at Aston Villa on February 19, when he missed an open goal.

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.