There may be doubts about Darwin Nunez but Liverpool have a player who has 'everything technically'.
That's the verdict of former Benfica player Scott Minto, who believes the new signing will be a success at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp is backing his player but many are still not sure about Nunez
Liverpool brought the Uruguayan forward in a deal that could rise to a club record £85million, however, he's split opinion so far based unfairly on some pre-season displays.
Nunez looked the real deal in Liverpool's 5-0 win over RB Leipzig, netting four of their goals in a virtuoso second-half performance.
But in the rest of their friendlies he's failed to find the net and questions have been raised over whether he will justify his price tag.
Minto told talkSPORT the 23-year-old is a versatile forward, who also adds a new dimension to the Reds attack.
"People will look at him and say he's had one really good season at Benfica but I think when he was at Almeria, Luis Suarez told Barcelona to get him because he's an absolutely superb talent," he explained.
"The Uruguayan manager likened him to Edinson Cavani, I think there's a lot of pressure there. He's a similar type of player though.
Minto is backing Nunez to be a success at Anfield
"Nunez is not just a typical No.9. He can work the channels, he can drop in, he can play on the left, although he's got a big physique.
"Technically he's got absolutely everything and if you stick the balls in the box, which is something Liverpool haven't been able to do over the last couple of years, he will get on the end of that as well. That's where the extra dimension is."
Nunez is likely to feature in Liverpool's Community Shield clash against Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Listen to full commentary of Liverpool vs Man City live on talkSPORT, kick-off 5pm.
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