Troy Deeney left dumbfounded by Darwin Nunez but Mohamed Salah saves Liverpool with landmark goal
talkSPORT’s Troy Deeney was astonished by an attempted header from Darwin Nunez in a glorious opportunity for Liverpool. However, the Reds were saved against Girona by talisman Mohamed Salah, who scored a milestone Champions League goal in a 1-0 win for Arne Slot’s side. Nunez had a great chance with a header for Liverpool@lfcjames1892 X However, he failed to connect with the ball, which then went away from his teammates@lfcjames1892 X During the first half, Nunez ran into a dangerous position in the area as a high cross was sent in from the right. The Uruguayan had a great chance to head the ball towards goal or his onrushing teammates, but his effort was lacking. Nunez merely glanced at the ball and it bounced into the path of Girona defenders before they cleared their lines. Former Watford striker Deeney, who was on commentary for talkSPORT, couldn’t believe what he saw from the Reds star. “Darwin Nunez, what are you doing?” he asked. “He’s headed that with his eyebrow! Every time he goes through one-on-one I don’t think he’s going to score. “He doesn’t look like he’s going to score, he looks like he’s just hitting it and hoping.” Nunez was played through into the box moments later but his shot was saved by former Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Liverpool and Girona went into the break at 0-0, though the match-winning goal came shortly after the hour mark in the second half. Donny van de Beek was adjudged to have stood on the heel of Luis Diaz and, after a lengthy VAR check, a penalty was awarded. Salah was the man trusted from 12 yards and he scored for Liverpool, with the goal being his 50th in the Champions League. Liverpool were still able to beat Girona thanks to Salah’s penaltyGetty The Reds legend has hit 50 goals in the Champions LeagueAFP The Egyptian’s latest strike has seen him go joint-tenth in the all-time standings with the legendary AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi. He has also overtaken Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alfredo Di Stefano and Kylian Mbappe, as well as extended his season goal tally to 16. In addition to this, Salah is one goal away from equalling Billy Lidell’s record of 228 goals for Liverpool. The Reds held onto their one-goal lead to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Champions League and stay top of the table. Slot’s side, who have conceded just once, are all-but through to the last 16 of the competition. But Nunez’s form will be a concern with the Uruguayan scoring just three times in 19 appearances this season. And Slot admitted the player could be experiencing something of a crisis of confidence. “What I can agree on is that he missed a few chances,” Slot said on Nunez. “Then it’s always the question: does this have anything to do with low confidence or is this a situation where he’s in at the moment? “I think every striker all around the world has periods where every ball goes in, and sometimes he has a period where you try so hard but you’re not able to score. “The good thing is that we have many players that can score for us – today Mo again. Nunez has failed to score in his last seven outings for LiverpoolGetty “I would have loved to see Darwin score because I think every striker wants to score [and] needs goals – that’s why I kept him in for quite a long time. He was a threat but unfortunately he couldn’t score.” talkSPORT BET Offer Bet £10 And Get £30 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the best free bets and offers from talkSPORT and our partners
talkSPORT’s Troy Deeney was astonished by an attempted header from Darwin Nunez in a glorious opportunity for Liverpool.
However, the Reds were saved against Girona by talisman Mohamed Salah, who scored a milestone Champions League goal in a 1-0 win for Arne Slot’s side.
During the first half, Nunez ran into a dangerous position in the area as a high cross was sent in from the right.
The Uruguayan had a great chance to head the ball towards goal or his onrushing teammates, but his effort was lacking.
Nunez merely glanced at the ball and it bounced into the path of Girona defenders before they cleared their lines.
Former Watford striker Deeney, who was on commentary for talkSPORT, couldn’t believe what he saw from the Reds star.
“Darwin Nunez, what are you doing?” he asked. “He’s headed that with his eyebrow! Every time he goes through one-on-one I don’t think he’s going to score.
“He doesn’t look like he’s going to score, he looks like he’s just hitting it and hoping.”
Nunez was played through into the box moments later but his shot was saved by former Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.
Liverpool and Girona went into the break at 0-0, though the match-winning goal came shortly after the hour mark in the second half.
Donny van de Beek was adjudged to have stood on the heel of Luis Diaz and, after a lengthy VAR check, a penalty was awarded.
Salah was the man trusted from 12 yards and he scored for Liverpool, with the goal being his 50th in the Champions League.
The Egyptian’s latest strike has seen him go joint-tenth in the all-time standings with the legendary AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi.
He has also overtaken Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alfredo Di Stefano and Kylian Mbappe, as well as extended his season goal tally to 16.
In addition to this, Salah is one goal away from equalling Billy Lidell’s record of 228 goals for Liverpool.
The Reds held onto their one-goal lead to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Champions League and stay top of the table.
Slot’s side, who have conceded just once, are all-but through to the last 16 of the competition.
But Nunez’s form will be a concern with the Uruguayan scoring just three times in 19 appearances this season.
And Slot admitted the player could be experiencing something of a crisis of confidence.
“What I can agree on is that he missed a few chances,” Slot said on Nunez.
“Then it’s always the question: does this have anything to do with low confidence or is this a situation where he’s in at the moment?
“I think every striker all around the world has periods where every ball goes in, and sometimes he has a period where you try so hard but you’re not able to score.
“The good thing is that we have many players that can score for us – today Mo again.
“I would have loved to see Darwin score because I think every striker wants to score [and] needs goals – that’s why I kept him in for quite a long time. He was a threat but unfortunately he couldn’t score.”
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