‘The ball doesn’t want to go in’ – Nunez feels goal drought down to ‘bad luck’
Darwin Nunez has scored just once in his last 13 appearances in all competitions, and knows he must raise his performance levels.
Darwin Nunez conceded he has not been performing “as well as I should”, but has felt like “the ball doesn’t want to go in” during his recent goal drought.
Nunez is underperforming his 10.55 xG, while he boasts a modest 11.11% shot conversion rate.
The Uruguay international’s struggles continued as he saw a penalty saved in the shootout that saw the Reds exit the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.
The truth…
Despite leading the Premier League by 12 points, Arne Slot’s side were beaten by Newcastle United in last weekend’s EFL Cup final, while they suffered a shock FA Cup defeat against Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
Nunez knows he must raise his performance levels, but does believe much of his difficulties in front of goal have been purely down to bad fortune.
“It’s been a tough few weeks for me, personally,” he said. “These are moments that you go through in football.
“I’m not someone who throws in the towel because I can’t play; I’m going to fight to be able to play every game. I know I’m not performing as well as I should.
“It’s difficult because when you’re doing well or playing well, your confidence changes. But the next game, you find out you’re not playing, and that makes you feel down.
“But I always try to train to be well and help my team-mates in any way I can; that’s what matters. The ball doesn’t want to go in. I’m running a lot, playing well, and not being able to score a goal. It’s bad luck.”