Darwin Núñez Sets Liverpool Record as Arne Slot Prepares for Arsenal Clash
In a closely contested match, Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory against RB Leipzig, extending their impressive start to the season under new head coach Arne Slot. With this win, Liverpool has achieved 11 victories in 12 games, marking a strong beginning to their campaign.
The game took a pivotal turn due to a disallowed goal from Leipzig’s Lois Openda, which could have shifted momentum in their favor.
Instead, it energized Liverpool, who soon took control. Just over a minute after the offside call, Núñez capitalized on a Kostas Tsimikas cross, tapping in a header from Mohamed Salah in the 27th minute to score his second goal of the season.
Núñez’s goal not only bolstered his confidence but also highlighted his poacher’s instinct at a crucial time with Diogo Jota injured.
Salah, meanwhile, continued his impressive form, being involved in 30 goals across his last 33 Champions League appearances. Liverpool began to dominate, with Núñez forcing a good save from Leipzig’s goalkeeper, Peter Gulacsi, before Virgil van Dijk also tested him.
Despite creating opportunities, including a near miss from Cody Gakpo, Leipzig struggled to find their rhythm until the second half. Liverpool’s victory marked a historic achievement, as they became the first team to win their first six away games of the season.
Leipzig, despite their challenges in the Champions League, showed strong form in the Bundesliga, trailing only Bayern Munich.
Liverpool’s defense stood firm against late attempts by Leipzig to equalize, maintaining seven clean sheets in their 12 matches and conceding just five goals in all competitions.
Slot expressed pride in his team’s record, acknowledging the legacy of great players and managers at Liverpool.
However, he emphasized that the ultimate goal remains winning trophies. With a crucial match against Arsenal on the horizon, Slot took Salah off in the second half to manage his players’ fitness amid a challenging fixture schedule. “Sunday is a big game coming up, and I need to use as many players as I can for these tough months,” Slot stated as he prepared for the upcoming clash.
Darwin Núñez Sets Liverpool Record as Arne Slot Prepares for Arsenal Clash
