**Liverpool’s title charge continues, but Darwin Nunez’s frustrations grow amid transfer speculation**
Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title, but not every player appears to be fully enjoying the moment. Darwin Nunez, in particular, has shown clear signs of frustration. This is now the second instance where the Uruguayan striker has taken to social media to vent his feelings — only to quickly delete his post afterward. However, many fans were quick to capture it before it disappeared.
On Saturday morning, Nunez shared a cryptic message that, when translated, read: “No wonder I haven’t played more, because the last game I started in the Premier League went well and suddenly…” The post sparked immediate speculation, with many interpreting it as a reference to reports coming out of Portugal. These reports suggest that Liverpool would be obligated to pay Benfica an additional €5 million if Nunez reaches 50 Premier League starts. At present, he stands on 49.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed these rumors during his press conference ahead of their clash with Tottenham. He remarked, “Do you always believe what journalists say? Sometimes you should, but sometimes it’s better not to believe everything that is written about players.” His comments seemed aimed at calming the situation, but Nunez’s actions appear to suggest he believes financial considerations are playing a role in his lack of recent starts, rather than tactical reasons or his performances.
Nunez’s frustration is understandable given the context. His last start came against Southampton, where he found the net in a convincing 3-1 victory. Despite this strong showing, he was then left out of the starting lineup for critical matches against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup final, both of which were seen as key fixtures.
While there is no concrete evidence that financial reasons have influenced team selection, Slot has publicly insisted that he retains full autonomy over his squad choices and has never been instructed by the club’s hierarchy to pick or drop players. Nevertheless, Nunez’s now-deleted post seems to suggest he doubts the transparency of these claims, raising questions about the trust between player and manager.
At a time when Liverpool are on the verge of lifting the Premier League trophy, Nunez’s public airing of grievances is surprising. It casts a shadow over what should be a celebratory period and has only added to speculation that the 25-year-old’s future at Anfield could be in serious doubt. As the season nears its climax, many are left wondering whether Nunez will remain part of Liverpool’s plans moving forward.
