Darwin Núñez scored a typically brilliant goal on his first start since April with fellow South American Luis Diaz grabbing the other two in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.
The Cherries rank amongst Nunez’s favourite opponents, having now scored four in his last three matches, and while his contribution was characteristically erratic, there is no doubting his eye for the spectacular.
Flicking on a kick from Caoimhin Kelleher, in for injured goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Nunez raced onto Mohamed Salah’s return pass and even with the Egyptian and Diaz for company, he chose to go it alone, checking back onto his left foot to curl a shot from the angle of the penalty area around Kepa Arrizabalaga and in off the far post.
While Nunez still has plenty to do to convince head coach Arne Slot he warrants a regular start, the striker at least took his opportunity.