[ad_1]
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez missed an open goal in the Reds’ Champions League fixture against Ajax. The Uruguayan had the chance to double his team’s lead on the stroke of half-time but butchered the opportunity.
Liverpool had been under the cosh for most of the first half with Ajax passing up two good opportunities of their own to open the scoring. However, the Reds had taken the lead through Mohamed Salah in the 42nd minute.
Almost immediately afterwards the Liverpool attack was in again as Roberto Firmino squared the ball across for Nunez who should have simply tapped into an open goal from six yards. Inexplicably, the 23-year-old managed to hit the post with his left foot leaving his team with more work to do in the second half.
His team mates were left in a state of disbelief following the miss with harsh words likely to have been said in the dressing room during the half-time break.
Nunez is yet to impress since his arrival at Anfield. While he has scored an admirable five goals in his opening 12 games in all competitions his all-round game has left something to be desired and his arrival appears to have somewhat stifled Salah’s attacking output.
The forward missed the weekend’s 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest with an injury but was straight back into the team in Amsterdam as the Reds looked to seal qualification for the knockout stages.
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football
Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time.
We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.
[ad_2]
