Darwin Nunez: The Making of Liverpool’s New No.9
Liverpool fans have been eagerly anticipating who would take over the No.9 shirt since Roberto Firmino left the club. Now, it appears that Darwin Nunez, last summer’s £85million signing, could be the one to inherit the shirt. Football Authentica posted a photo of ready-to-print No.9s and ‘Darwin’ shirts, leading fans to believe that the 23-year-old Uruguayan striker will take that squad number for the 2023/24 campaign.
Nunez was given the No.27 shirt in his first season with Liverpool, where he had a mixed performance, scoring 15 goals in all competitions. However, fans are convinced that he will be as prolific as he was in his last season in Portugal, where he scored 34 goals in 41 games, should he become the club’s No.9.
Liverpool’s No.9 shirt has been worn by many icons of the club, including Reds legend and former striker Fernando Torres. It’s also the number Nunez wore during the latter stages of his career at Benfica before he made his Premier League switch. If Nunez gets the shirt, it could be a sign of things to come for the young striker.
New Number, New Player, New Monster
Liverpool fans are excited about Nunez potentially becoming the club’s new No.9. They believe that a new number could give his confidence a world of good and that a better number with more responsibility could help him become an even better player. However, some fans are concerned about those who have already bought his old No.27 shirt.
Nunez regularly showed glimpses of just how good of a striker he could become in his first season with Liverpool. He has pace, power, and an eye for goal, which are all qualities that make him a perfect fit for Liverpool’s style of play. With the No.9 shirt on his back, Nunez could become a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
Can Nunez Outscore Haaland?
One Liverpool fan even thinks that Nunez’s new shirt will lead him to match Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland’s tally of 36 Premier League goals in 35 games. While this may be a lofty goal, it shows just how much faith Liverpool fans have in their new No.9.
Nunez has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world, and Liverpool fans are excited about what the future holds for him. With the No.9 shirt on his back, Nunez could become a Liverpool icon and follow in the footsteps of legends like Torres and Ian Rush.
Conclusion
Darwin Nunez looks set to take over Liverpool’s No.9 shirt next season, and Reds fans believe this could be the making of him. With his pace, power, and eye for goal, Nunez has the potential to become one of the best strikers in the world. If he can live up to the expectations of Liverpool fans and match the performances of former No.9s like Torres and Rush, he could become a Liverpool legend. Only time will tell if Nunez can outscore Haaland or become a monster on the pitch, but Liverpool fans are excited about what the future holds for their new No.9.