Nunez has never been able to establish himself as the club’s number-one forward. His best moments have tended to come as an ‘agent of chaos’ from the bench.

Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has spoken out over his frustration with Darwin Nunez in recent weeks and the Anfield side have been linked with a number of forwards over the last 12 months

Arne Slot has discussed the reaction of Darwin Nunez after his public criticism of the Liverpool striker last week

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was publicly criticized by Reds boss Arne Slot following his miss at Aston Villa, but has responded in training this week

Arne Slot has criticised Darwin Nunez's work rate, explaining he left the Uruguayan on the bench against Manchester City over a lack of effort.

Darwin Nunez’s future at Anfield could be in doubt after Arne Slot appeared to question his work rate and betting sites are already offering odds on his next club. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on February 16 and the draw at Aston Villa on February 19, when he missed an open goal.

Arne Slot left Darwin Nunez on the bench during Liverpool's big win at Manchester City, while Jamie Carragher reckons a new striker might arrive in the summer

Nunez was an unused substitute in the win over Manchester City on Sunday following a costly miss in the draw at Aston Villa last week.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on 16 February and the draw at Aston Villa on 19 February,