Darwin Nunez was praised by Liverpool boss Arne Slot after he scored a brilliant goal for in the Premier League against Bournemouth. What needs to come next is clear.

If anyone were in doubt of the Liverpool fans’ sentiments towards Darwin Nunez, the actions of the Anfield crowd on Saturday afternoon surely put paid to that. There was half an hour on the clock when supporters in all corners of the stadium rose to their feet to applaud the Uruguayan.

Among Arne Slot’s lofty ambitions for turning Darwin Nunez into a consistently top class striker is to see more routine goals; the poacher’s tap-ins, the scuffed efforts from close range, or pouncing on a rebound from the goalkeeper in the six-yard box.

Arne Slot has admitted he didn't want Darwin Nunez to shoot when he took aim from the edge of the penalty area but conceded it was ultimately a "good choice" from his striker who scored Liverpool's third goal of the afternoon against Bournemouth.

Arne Slots sends message to Darwin Nunez over keeping his place in Liverpool side after ending wait for goal - Nunez found the net on first start under Slot

Darwin Nunez scored Liverpool's third goal against Bournemouth on Saturday, following on from two Luis Diaz strikes in the first half of the Premier League clash

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez looked visibly emotional after scoring his first Premier League goal since April against Bournemouth