Liverpool manager Arne Slot left fans stunned after he lauded Darwin Nunez with high praise following Liverpool’s thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. In a surprising post-match statement, Slot didn’t hold back his admiration for the Uruguayan forward’s impressive fitness and work rate, saying, “Darwin is just remarkable. I’ve never seen a player with such drive and endurance; he even outshines Salah.”

Slot’s team showed great resilience, coming back twice in the game with goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. Nunez played a crucial role, providing the assist for Salah’s equalizer in the 81st minute. Slot was particularly impressed by Nunez’s fitness levels, considering Liverpool’s congested fixture schedule, including a taxing away game in Europe.

Slot added, “He hasn’t played that much this season, yet he stepped up against Arsenal like he’d been in every match. To play three games in a row with this kind of intensity, especially when our other forwards are sidelined, speaks volumes about his commitment.”

With Diogo Jota out injured, Nunez has quickly emerged as an indispensable figure in Slot’s lineup. His recent performances have shown Liverpool’s faith in his growth, as he not only scored against RB Leipzig in the Champions League but also created a crucial moment to help secure a point against Arsenal.