ReactionDarwin Nunez: I'm very happy and I'd like to congratulate my teammates

The No.9 came off the bench and scored twice late on in the second half to see the Reds overcome Anthony Gordon's 25th-minute opener and then the sending-off of Virgil van Dijk.

Nunez was satisfied with his own contribution in the game but wanted to deflect the post-match attention towards his teammates for battling so hard when down a player.

Speaking to Sky Sports afterwards, the striker said: "I feel very good. Very happy for the team, for the dedication of my teammates. They fought very well after the red card, which [meant] we had to play with 10 players.

"It's very difficult to keep a game like that, even more losing 1-0. The truth is that we had mental strength and we could control the game.

"I am very happy and very satisfied. But I would like to congratulate my teammates."

The Uruguayan was subsequently presented with the Player of the Match award and reacted: "Thank you very much and I dedicate it to my teammates."