'Let me tell you' - talkSPORT man makes pre-Fulham claim over 'sensational' Liverpool hitman

Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell expects Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to be left out of the starting line-up for the Reds’ opening day clash against Fulham next Saturday. 

The 23-year-old made his first competitive appearance for the Reds following a club-record £85m switch from Benfica in the 3-1 Community Shield triumph over Manchester City over the weekend.

The  Uruguay international came off the bench in the second half to round off the scoring late on at the King Power Stadium shortly, having also won a penalty for Jurgen Klopp’s side, and he wasn’t involved in the makeshift team which lost 3-0 to Strasbourg on Sunday night.

Despite that remarkable debut, one pundit has suggested that Nunez may have to be content with a watching brief for the time being as the start of the Premier League season looms…

Speaking to Football Insider, former Everton striker and regular talkSPORT contributor Campbell was asked whether the 11-cap Uruguayan would remain amongst the Liverpool substitutes for the trip to Fulham.

He responded: “You’d think so. I expected Nunez to be in the starting XI after scoring four goals the other week. At the end of the day, Nunez has to be the main striker for Liverpool this season.

“The charity shield is usually the test before the start of the season though. You put your first XI out and then you mix in some of the other players in the second half. I expected both teams to go strong.

“Although people tend to say it isn’t a trophy, it is, let me tell you that, if you win it, it goes on your honours list. It is a trophy. It is always a nice curtain raiser. The added bonus is beating your rivals at the start.”

In place of Nunez, Roberto Firmino led the line on Saturday and was flanked by