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LFC Globe’s Darwin Núñez article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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How well can Cody Gakpo perform in the false nine position?
The signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in January certainly confused some fans. Not only was a midfielder more important to purchase, but a forward was arguably not needed. A player that specialises on the left but can also perform up top is a type of player that Liverpool have in abundance. The likes…
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Match Report: Reds play well but fall to Real Madrid 1-0
Karim Benzema scored a goal in the 79th minute to add the final nail of certainty to Liverpool’s fate as the Reds fell to Real Madrid 1-0 Wednesday evening in the Spanish capital and were knocked out of the Champions League 6-2 on aggregate. First Half Real Madrid earned a corner in the 5th minute,…
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Confirmed Lineup: Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool have made two changes ahead of tonight’s match with Real Madrid. Diogo Jota starts as an extra striker up front and James Milner brings experience to the midfield in place of Harvey Elliott. Real Madrid trots out their usual star-studded lineup, headlined by Vinicius Jr., but they also have plenty of firepower around him…
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The rise of Stefan Bajčetić
If you had told me at the start of the season, that 18-year-old Stefan Bajčetić would become an integral aspect of Liverpool’s midfield heading into the business end of the season, I probably would have scoffed in your face. Well, how wrong am I? The Spaniard has been a revelation this season as he’s made…
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Match Report: Bournemouth 1 Liverpool 0 Reds suffer shocking setback to Cherries
Mohamed Salah’s missed penalty in the 69th minute was just one of many missed opportunities vs Bournemouth as the Reds could not capitalize on numerous chances in a shocking 1-0 loss to the Cherries. First Half Salah put a shot on goal in the 5th minute and Virgil van Dijk nearly scored seconds later on…
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Does Liverpool’s season start now?
You would think that a 7-0 drubbing of your biggest rival would be that one result that would reignite your season, however, I’m more on the cautious side given how inconsistent Liverpool’s season has gone so far. The defeat of Manchester United, which is their biggest-ever defeat in the Premier League, was no doubt a…
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Is Liverpool in danger of falling behind their rivals?
Sports move quickly and nobody knows that better than Liverpool. Under a year ago, the club was battling it out in four competitions and was two games away from footballing immortality. However, Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa on the final day of the season coupled with Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid in…
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Who starts in the three-man attack for Liverpool?
Competition in football is important as it breeds hunger, competitiveness, and a will to win. Liverpool certainly have that in abundance in their forward options. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, and Roberto Firmino (till the end of the season) are the impressive list of attackers the club…
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Should Liverpool sell Mohamed Salah?
Asking whether Liverpool should sell one of their greatest-ever players seems like a loaded question, but one that must be asked. Following the sale of his former teammate Sadio Mané last year, Liverpool have made an active approach to bolstering the front line with younger signings. Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, and Cody Gakpo…
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Analysis of Jürgen Klopp’s Post-Match Press Conference vs Manchester United
As you might expect, Jürgen Klopp’s post-match press conference was a pretty light affair after Liverpool’s historic win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Boss had mostly good things to about the Reds’ 7-0 smashing of United. Liverpool’s destruction of their rivals puts them in the top 5 of the Premier League with 42 points.…
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