Van Dijk’s triumph twists into turmoil as Nunez closes in on a golden chance!
Van Dijk’s celebration turns to panic as Nunez nears a golden opportunity!
Darwin Nunez’s miss against Aston Villa will linger in the minds of many Liverpool fans, and it’s evident that some of his teammates lacked confidence in his finishing ability.
Stills from the moment Dominik Szoboszlai broke through on goal capture Virgil van Dijk initially raising his hands in anticipation, expecting the ball to hit the net.
However, in the next frame—before our No.9 even makes contact—Van Dijk’s expression shifts from confidence to shock, just moments before the shot is taken.
Whether this reaction stemmed from frustration at Szoboszlai not taking the shot himself or concern that his teammate was about to waste a golden chance is up for debate.
Robbie Fowler’s post-match comments, however, made it clear where he placed the blame—a sentiment likely shared by many fans.
Darwin Nunez has faced a wave of criticism following his costly miss against Aston Villa.
When Arne Slot was seen almost pleading for an offside call after the miss, it was clear how desperate he was to shield his player from the inevitable criticism.
For some time now, it has seemed evident that Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz are Slot’s preferred choices in the central attacking role for Liverpool.
Even with a slight tactical shift at Villa Park, Nunez was left out of the starting XI, and now it feels like his opportunities will remain limited.
It’s up to the 25-year-old to prove his doubters wrong once again—but for many, patience is wearing thin, if it hasn’t already run out completely.
You can check out the images of Van Dijk’s reaction to Nunez and Szoboszlai’s moment via @CF_Compss on X.
Van Dijk knew exactly what was about to happen, from celebrating to hands on his head pic.twitter.com/6Otgg8vW6w
— CF Comps (@CF_Compss) February 19, 2025