# Darwin Nunez’s Brace vs. Newcastle: A Deeper Look
Liverpool fans were on cloud nine after Darwin Nunez’s brace against Newcastle. On This Is Anfield’s podcast with The Late Challenge, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts took a deeper look into the striker’s finishes.
## Nunez’s Finishing Technique
Back in early July, journalist Neil Jones wrote a piece for This Is Anfield, saying: “There is also an acceptance that his composure and finishing technique can both improve significantly too. In particular, coaches at Kirkby have urged him to work on his balance and head control, keeping his standing foot away from the ball when striking, particularly across goal.”
On Monday’s Live at 5 show, the pair referenced how Jurgen Klopp declared Nunez would be more involved after the international break. Cope insisted there had been nothing to worry about last season for the Uruguayan. He said: “I’ve never had any concerns about him… Twelve big chances scored and 28 missed; loads of people misread that I think. When a new striker is missing that many big chances, that’s nothing to be concerned about. The thing to be concerned about is when he’s not getting any chances. I always think about who to listen to with stuff like this; I saw Alan Shearer and Ian Wright both say the same thing: ‘Don’t worry about it.’”
Last season, legendary Liverpool striker Ian Rush told This Is Anfield similar, explaining: “The most important thing is never be scared to miss because it means you’re doing something right.”
## Live At 5
Live At 5 is a new show from This Is Anfield and The Late Challenge Podcast, with Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope as hosts. The live show airs each Monday at 5pm (UK) on This Is Anfield’s YouTube, with our second show each Wednesday (UK). You can also listen as an audio show, here.
Darwin Nunez has been showing great potential since he joined Liverpool last season. His two goals against Newcastle have put him in the spotlight and have shown that he is capable of great things. With the help of his coaches, he can continue to refine his technique and become an even better striker. Liverpool fans should be excited to see what he can do in the future.