Stephen Warnock expressed his disappointment regarding one Liverpool player’s performance against Girona, stating that he really “struggled” during the match…

Stephen Warnock shared his disappointment, indicating that one Liverpool player had a particularly challenging performance against Girona this evening.

In a disappointing turn of events, Stephen Warnock noted that a particular Liverpool player had a tough time competing against Girona tonight.

Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory against Girona, maintaining their flawless record in the UEFA Champions League.

In a contest where both goalkeepers were called into action multiple times, Mohamed Salah netted the only goal of the match with a penalty in the second half, bringing his total to 50 goals in European competitions.

Arne Slot’s team has already guaranteed their place in the Round of 16 and remains the only unbeaten team in the tournament.

Although the Reds did not perform at their highest level, they managed to secure the win on the road.

Warnock provided a rather harsh assessment of Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez following his first-half performance.

Darwin Nunez has been a regular starter for Liverpool lately, especially with Diogo Jota nearing a return to full fitness.

Leading the attack in Spain, flanked by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, Nunez was involved in several key moments during the first half.

With nearly 35 minutes gone, he had two excellent opportunities to score.

Initially, he failed to connect with a close-range header, and shortly after, he shot directly at Paolo Gazzaniga, missing another chance from within the penalty area.

Warnock was candid in his evaluation of the Uruguayan striker, expressing doubts about his finishing skills.

“What was that from Darwin Nunez? That perfectly encapsulates Darwin Nunez,” remarked the former Liverpool defender on BBC Sport.

“It’s incredibly disappointing because it was a fantastic opportunity. He must score. Liverpool is facing challenges in their attacking play because Darwin Nunez tends to wait until the ball is in the penalty area before getting involved.

“That’s not the style of football Liverpool aims to play.”

Nunez’s performance statistics against Girona indicate another disappointing outing.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool should consider parting ways with Nunez in 2025, as he has yet to meet expectations since his high-profile transfer from Benfica.

His performance metrics from the match highlight a frustrating evening:

– 71 minutes played

– 16 touches

– 50% pass completion rate

– 2 significant chances missed

– 1 shot off target

– 0 chances created

While the Uruguayan forward is known for his work rate and willingness to run, his lack of consistent output raises questions about his place in the starting lineup.

With Jota now back to full fitness, it will be interesting to see if he is included in the starting XI for the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday.