Arne Slot is full of praise for Liverpool star who “surprised” him against Arsenal

The Dutch manager would be happier of the two manager with the result against the Gunners. Slot’s team came back twice against Arsenal to come away with a point from the Emirates Stadium with goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, two of the Liverpool stars who are in the final year of their contract at the club and face an uncertain future. Arsenal had taken the lead through Bukayo Saka but the Reds replied with a set-piece goal through Van Dijk.

New signing Mikel Merino gave Mikel Arteta’s side the lead once again but in the 81st minute, Nunez ran behind the Arsenal defense after a clever pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold and put it on a plate for Salah to finish the chance and make it 2-2. Slot was surprised with Nunez after the match and while speaking to , the Dutch manager said: With Diogo Jota out injured, Nunez was expected to start the match and he made a positive impact for the team. Has has not played enough football this season due his position in the pecking order at the club but whenever he has been called upon, he has shown signs of improvement and that he is ready to perform for the team.



Arne Slot has been impressed by Darwin Nunez The Uruguayan international scored against RB Leipzig in the Champions League last week and provided a crucial assist against Arsenal to keep up Liverpool’s brilliant start to the new season. His fine performances will give Slot a selection headache, one which he will be happy with, when Jota gets fit again. The Reds have been to replace Darwin Nunez with from Anfield.

Liverpool travel to Brighton in the Carabao Cup next before hosting the Seagulls in the Premier League next week..