Misfiring Nunez still a vital part of Liverpool machine

Arne Slot insisted Darwin Nunez (right) is still an important part of Liverpool's plans despite the struggling striker falling below the "standard" in the Champions League win against Girona.

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Mired in a lengthy slump, Nunez has scored only one goal in his last 10 appearances and three in total all season.

In Liverpool's victory in Girona on Tuesday, the Uruguay international cut an increasingly frustrated figure after missing several chances.

Slot admitted he kept Nunez on for an extended period, before eventually replacing him in the 71st minute, in the hope he would score a confidence-boosting goal.

After receiving criticism in midweek, Nunez posted on Instagram: "They are not all, they are some. Thank you Reds for your support, we are all still together."