Darwin Nunez Takes drastic step to Avoid Social Media Criticism
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has taken a drastic step by making his Instagram account private in the wake of criticism of his recent performances. The 25-year-old has struggled to make an impact at Anfield since Arne Slot’s arrival as manager, with the Dutchman preferring Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Mohamed Salah in his starting line-up.
Nunez, who cost Liverpool a whopping £85m in 2022, has yet to score this season and has only managed 84 minutes of first-team action. He was brought on as a substitute in Liverpool’s recent Champions League clash with AC Milan, but failed to make a significant impact in the 3-1 win.
The Uruguayan international has faced backlash on social media for his performances, and has now taken the drastic step of making his Instagram account private. This is not the first time Nunez has reacted to criticism from fans, having previously deleted all Liverpool-related posts from his social media accounts.
In an interview, Nunez admitted that criticism on social media had affected him in the past, saying: "Whoever says that those negative comments do not affect them is lying, those negative comments that are directed towards you will always affect you."
Liverpool fans have rushed to Nunez’s support on social media, calling for an end to online abuse. One fan wrote: "They should stop online abuse," while another added: "F*** sake did no one learn anything the last time? Leave the guy alone ffs!"
Since joining Liverpool from Benfica, Nunez has managed 33 goals in 17 assists in 100 games, but has come under fire for his wastefulness in front of goal. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has spoken out in support of Nunez, saying that it’s up to the team to get the best out of the Uruguayan.
" If we, as a team, can bring our attackers – not only him, but also the other ones – as much as we can into dangerous positions, these players will score goals," Slot said. "That’s also what we’ve seen in pre-season, where we even scored goals out of smaller chances."
We urge fans to remember that social media criticism can have a significant impact on athletes, and to keep the abuse to a minimum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on Darwin Nunez and the rest of the Liverpool squad.