Darwin Nunez has opened up on a tricky start to life at Liverpool following his summer season transfer from Benfica, admitting he’s needed to calm his nerves in video games to keep away from making errors on the pitch.
The 22-year-old signed for Liverpool in a deal value as much as £85m with add-ons after a wildly prolific breakout season for Benfica. But regardless of bagging within the Community Shield towards Manchester City straight off the bat, he has endured a patchy start to his profession in England.
Nunez was despatched off in Liverpool’s first dwelling recreation of the season towards Crystal Palace, receiving a three-match ban consequently, which has contributed to a shaky interval that has lacked targets.
He did lead the road for the Reds of their 2-0 Champions League victory over Rangers on Tuesday, although, and put in an improved efficiency despite the fact that he was unable to attain.
Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil, Nunez confessed: “The truth is that it was a little difficult to adapt but I believe that, as training and games go by, I will adapt little by little.
“[After the red card] was a really robust time. I used to be suspended for 3 video games, I do know I made an enormous mistake and now I’m conscious that it received’t occur once more,” he added, before explaining his emotions: “I’ve to calm my nerves through the video games, discuss much less.
“We all make mistakes and I know it will serve as a learning experience.”
Discussing what he can deliver to the crew, Nunez was assured in his skills: “The essential factor is to depart my mark on the crew, somebody who can all the time contribute by taking part in properly and, if I don’t rating, I’ve to be calm.
“When the first one goes in, more will go in. I’ve been through [goal droughts] and it’s a little uncomfortable because, in the end, as forwards we live on goals.
“But I’m calm, the coach has all the time supported me. My teammates additionally help me always and I’ll all the time attempt to assist the crew by scoring targets or, even with no objective, attempt to assist one of the best I can.”
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