Jurgen Klopp explains why he is remaining 'completely calm' about Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez
Jurgen Klopp has insisted that he is pleased with Darwin Nunez's Liverpool development - outlining areas the striker can improve as his barren goalscoring run extended to 10 matches.
The number of games in which the Uruguayan has failed to score reached double figures during the drab 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.
It comes after a debut season in which he made a slow start after becoming the most expensive player in Liverpool's history. While there were moments of brilliance, there were equally moments of madness, namely his sending off for violent conduct on his Anfield bow against Crystal Palace, after headbutting Joachim Andersen.
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Nunez started this season in good form, scoring seven goals in 14 matches. But rash finishing has meant glorious chances have still gone begging and he now hasn't found the back of the net for the Reds since he scored a stunning winner in the 2-1 victory at Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup on November 1.
James Milner, who departed for Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer, spoke of his excitement for Nunez's development at Anfield during an interview with Amazon Prime Sport last season.
And in an interview that has just been published, Klopp has expressed his happiness with the positive changes to the Uruguay international's overall game but did highlight the work that is needed to be done.
"Milly didn't play together with Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Ryan Gravenberch and all the others but they have a lot of talent as well, where they can take the next step," said the Liverpool boss in an interview with
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