Vincent Kompany has no doubt about what will happen to Darwin Nunez at Liverpool

Vincent Kompany believes it is "only a matter of time" before Darwin Nunez realises his full potential as Liverpool's No.9.

And the Burnley boss declared himself uninterested in the fact his Clarets side visit on the day Anfield open its doors to a capacity crowd of 60,000, which will be the most biggest league attendance in the Reds' history after the safety certificate was formally granted by Liverpool City Council on Friday.

Kompany's side arrive on Merseyside with just three wins all season and are aiming to dent Liverpool's title hopes after the leaders were handed just their second defeat of the campaign in last Sunday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Nunez, who could start after shaking off a foot injury sustained against Chelsea last week, currently has 11 goals and 10 assists for the current campaign across all competitions and Kompany feels the Uruguay striker has all the tools to be a huge hit at Liverpool for the long term.

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"These types of strikers, they are top strikers," Kompany said. "In the end, you can always have a season where you find your feet a little bit.

"The pace is always there. Does he have ability? I don’t think anyone would doubt that. He has ability. Has he got the work-rate for the team?

"Is he living it? Is he passionate about what he does for the team? I don’t think anyone would doubt that. And then whether it happens in six months or whether it takes a year or two, that’s a different discussion.

"But you worry about players when the intensity and the desire and the work-rate aren’t there.