Liverpool fans have spotted what Darwin Nunez said to Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken inside the tunnel after his late heroics. On Saturday afternoon, Liverpool aimed to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as they took on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

As Liverpool's £85 million striker Darwin Nunez faces a crucial period following Diogo Jota's injury setback, manager Arne Slot has laid down a clear challenge: prove you belong among football's elite.

In another era, in another kind of football, Darwin Núñez might be the type of unconventional striker who would be a cult hero at a smaller club, but at Liverpool in 2025, when the margins are so tight at the top of the Premier League and every player must earn his place,