Darwin Nunez makes his Instagram private amid online criticism following his lacklustre performance

We can't deny that Darwin Nunez may be feeling disappointed with his performance under Arne Slot's management. After Liverpool invested an initial $85 million in the Uruguayan in 2022, there were high hopes for him, with comparisons drawn between Nunez and Erling Haaland.

Nunez Fell From Grace

While Haaland quickly adapted to the Premier League, scoring 99 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City , Nunez struggled to make a similar impact, managing just 33 goals in 100 games for Liverpool.

Liverpool fans have shown great patience and support for Nunez, but it seems that patience has worn thin recently. Some supporters may have been hoping for a better outcome during the summer transfer window.

Nunez not the First Priority Striker

Nunez has faced tough competition for the striker position at Liverpool, with manager Slot favoring Diogo Jota in the starting lineup for the team's first five matches. Despite limited playing time, Nunez has shown potential in the 84 minutes he has played. However, he faced criticism for being dispossessed on the edge of the Forest area, leading to Nottingham Forest's winning goal at Anfield last weekend.

Nunez's Instagram in Private Mode

Nunez faced heavy criticism not just for losing possession, but also for his lack of impact as a substitute, especially when compared to the game-changing contributions of Elanga and Hudson-Odoi. 

Despite seemingly doing little wrong, Nunez received backlash on social media and was forced to switch his Instagram to private mode to avoid the overwhelming negativity after the win at the San Siro.

It's unfortunate to witness a player resort to such measures, but it's an indication of where Nunez currently finds himself in his Liverpool career. He's facing challenges, and it remains to be seen whether he can overcome them and prove his doubters wrong.

As of now, Darwin Nunez's Instagram account is still set to private. We hope to see him make a resilient comeback, and we believe that no player should have to endure online harassment.