The Reds may have set a new club record by acquiring Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan international had an up-and-down debut season in English football, scoring 15 goals in all competitions.

Despite flashes of his evident quality, the South American attacker was inconsistent and lacked crispness last season. The 24-year-old forward had numerous opportunities to add to his 15 goals scored in the previous campaign. But he was a poor goal scorer, wasting several opportunities.

There’s no denying the Uruguayan international’s remarkable potential, but his high salary was a major deterrent. Liverpool needed to get the most out of their new striker after investing heavily on him, and the Uruguayan international has delivered.

The 24-year-old used to be a role player for Liverpool, but this season he has emerged as a game-changer.

In seven games in all competitions, Nunez has contributed to four goals and two assists. The Uruguayan striker has been a game-winner against teams like Newcastle United, and he also had a significant impact in Liverpool’s most recent Premier League encounter against West Ham United.

The 24-year-old striker’s transition into Liverpool’s latest match-winner was best highlighted by Jurgen Klopp’s postgame comments following the win over West Ham, in which the manager praised the forward for his increased confidence and sharpness.

The Liverpool boss praised Nunez’s contributions to the team’s final third. The German coach lauded the 24-year-old’s defensive efforts and highlighted his work ethic.

Klopp said that Nunez has always been a hard worker, but that he had trouble connecting with the club last year. Liverpool has profited greatly from Nunez’s far more coordinated defensive efforts this season.

The Liverpool manager informed the press that “[he has] made massive steps” in the last few weeks.

This guy is dangerous. You all witnessed the success; it must have been good, right? That was extremely powerful. Never once did he leave us hаnging. It’s crucial that we finally have someone who can play ball. To chip the ball and have it land on your chest is crucial for us, just as it was crucial when we scored our third goal against Wolves.

The time and effort he now devotes to defense is the most notable change. He yearned for it from a young age despite reduced motor skills. Now that we’ve figured out how to work around him, things are looking considerably brighter.

The 24-year-old has shown that he is capable of much more than just scoring goals. Liverpool’s оffensive has been given a boost by his ability to press the opponent into making errors, to link up with his teammates, and to create scoring chances by running in behind the defense.

Cody Gakpo was Klopp’s first choice up front for the second half of last season due to his all-around skill as a footballer. The Dutch international played an important role in getting his colleagues involved. Although Nunez was a very talented player, the Uruguayan national team was missing a playmaker.

The Uruguayan international seems to have improved that aspect of his game this season, turning himself into a well-rounded forward. The 24-year-old will work hard to prove he is worth his high transfer fee this year, and early returns suggest he is on track to become one of the Premier League’s top young strikers.