Darwin Nunez Saves Liverpool From Opening Day Defeat At Fulham
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool deserved not more than a 2-2 draw in opposition to newly-promoted Fulham in a pulsating begin to their Premier League season on Saturday. Aleksandar Mitrovic twice put the spectacular hosts forward, however Darwin Nunez got here off the bench to make a huge effect on his Premier League debut. The Uruguayan, who arrived at Anfield in a deal that would rise to 100 million euros ($102 million) from Benfica, flicked dwelling to degree at 1-1 after which teed up Mohamed Salah for an equaliser 10 minutes from time. Liverpool’s season had bought off to a flying begin by getting the higher of Manchester Metropolis to win the Neighborhood Protect in what was billed as an early showdown between the 2 title contenders. Nonetheless, the Reds had been punished for a sluggish efficiency within the first hour in what might show a pricey concession of two factors. “The perfect factor in regards to the recreation was the outcome,” mentioned Klopp. “We bought a degree from a extremely unhealthy recreation. “The outcome was nice, I do not suppose we deserved greater than that. The efficiency will be massively improved.” Mitrovic scored 43 objectives…