ReactionDarwin Nunez: I will keep on working and always give everything
“Now I have to keep on working,” said Darwin Nunez after his thrilling stoppage-time double to give Liverpool victory at Brentford on Saturday.
The No.9 came off the bench in the second half with the Premier League clash goalless and was twice on target after the 90th minute to turn a likely draw into a sensational 2-0 win at Gtech Community Stadium.
After a first-time strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross to break the deadlock, Nunez then collected Harvey Elliott’s pass into the area and supplied a cool finish into the roof of the net.
The away-end celebrations were emphatic as the late salvo strengthened the Reds’ lead of the league, and Nunez wants to use the moment as a positive catalyst personally too.
In a candid post-match interview, the Uruguayan, who was on the scoresheet for the first time since the same date in December, said: “I think you have to stay mentally strong, never give up.
“There are moments that are very difficult for us players - for me, it’s right now, but I never throw the towel in. I always carry on working in training. If I need to stay to practise more, I stay, to improve.
“I think the work that I do on the pitch to help the team, to defend as well, I think I’ve always done it well. But I haven’t scored goals and I know people look at that: the striker has to score goals.
“The truth is that I’m going through a rough patch and like I said before, I always stay focused on my job and I’m always going to give everything for Liverpool. It’s really important to keep my head up and to always say, ‘OK, I’ve got to work because I need to improve.’
“And I stay strong with this mentality and with the support of my family and of course the fans, who are incredible.”
Nunez added: “Now I have to keep on working. These two goals will definitely help to build my confidence. I’m very happy with the win for the team.”
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