There’s a chance – Klopp on Nunez facing Real Madrid
Darwin Nunez was forced off by a shoulder injury as Liverpool made it back-to-back Premier League victories last time out
Jurgen Klopp says Darwin Nunez has a chance of being fit to face Real Madrid on Tuesday, having suffered a knock during Liverpool’s win at Newcastle United on Saturday.
However, the Uruguay international was forced out of the contest after an hour, when a collision with Kieran Trippier left him holding his right shoulder.
Asked about the prospect of Nunez recovering to face Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 clash, Klopp told reporters: “There’s a chance.
“We have to see how he can deal with the pain, and when we know that, we’ll make a decision.”
Nunez has recorded seven goal contributions (five goals, two assists) in his 13 league starts for Liverpool, while he also hit the net three times in their Champions League group-stage campaign.
