Darwin Nunez has unveiled a fresh haircut ahead of his return to Liverpool this week, following his participation in Uruguay’s World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia. The 25-year-old clocked up 117 minutes over the two matches, aiding his country inch closer to securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup set to take place in the United States.
After taking part in the second half of Tuesday’s draw at the notorious Estadio Municipal El Alto, the ex-Benfica forward has debuted a new hairdo before heading back to Anfield.
A video shared on X reveals Nunez sporting retro cornrows, a look he previously rocked during Liverpool’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Fulham in December 2023.
Nunez is expected to feature in Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Everton at Anfield on Tuesday. However, the Uruguayan striker has had a challenging season at Anfield, with a tally of seven goals in 40 appearances not enough to secure him a regular spot under Arne Slot.
Nonetheless, he could play a crucial role in the coming weeks as Liverpool inch closer to clinching their second Premier League title in five years. Currently, Slot’s squad sits comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, 12 points clear with just nine games remaining.
Regardless of what lies ahead for Nunez, it’s undeniable that he’s made a significant contribution to Liverpool’s campaign this season. Notably, his last-minute double against Brentford in February handed Liverpool a pivotal 2-0 victory at the G-Tech Community Stadium.
Meanwhile, he played a crucial part in Liverpool’s remarkable comeback victory over Southampton last month. Reports suggest that several Saudi Pro League clubs are eyeing the Uruguayan forward for a potential move when the season ends.
Learn more
Earlier in April, Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa lavished praise on the Anfield striker, stating: “I saw Darwin with a lot of enthusiasm, with a lot of willingness and excitement.
“I reaffirm my responsibility in moments when Uruguay loses, because our team is clearly designed to defend without stopping attacking, and to attack without stopping defending, and it’s prepared to unbalance.
“Individuals speak for themselves: if a team has Darwin, (Giorgian) De Arrascaeta, (Federico) Valverde, (Rodrigo) Bentancur, (Ronald) Araujo himself, full-backs like (Nihitan) Nández with a lot of potential, and we create few scoring chances.
“The responsibility can’t fall on these individuals if the coach’s intention is for the team to be damaging in attack but fails to create scoring opportunities; instead, it is my failure not to harness the abilities of such exceptional players to make the impact we find challenging.”
