Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

Darwin Nunez scored twice from the bench for Liverpool against Brentford on Saturday. It was the ideal response for the striker after recent criticism for his peformances.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admits it is a huge advantage to have a player like Darwin Nunez sitting on the bench waiting to break games open late on.

Liverpool fans have spotted what Darwin Nunez said to Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken inside the tunnel after his late heroics. On Saturday afternoon, Liverpool aimed to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as they took on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Darwin Nunez netted twice in stoppage time to give Liverpool an impressive 2-0 victory away at Brentford on Saturday afternoon

Darwin Nunez scored twice in stoppage time as Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 to strengthen its spot in first place in the Premier League on Saturday. Second-placed Arsenal will look to restore the four-point gap to Liverpool by defeating Aston Villa later.