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Arne Slot could reward Darwin Nunez after his late heroics at the weekend

Darwin Nunez starts for Liverpool against Lille today.

The Uruguayan climbed off the bench at the weekend to break Brentford hearts with two late goals to ensure victory for the Reds.

That result allowed Liverpool to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points.

Nunez has started all but two Champions League games so far this season and he gets the nod once again with Diogo Jota ruled out through injury.

"I don't think it's the first time he is in a situation like this,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said in the pre-match press conference. “Even this season, he's been in such a situation when Diogo Jota was out for five-six weeks. He has had a long run of games with Jurgen Klopp as well.

"He is in a good place now because he has scored two. At the moment, we have four attackers who are top fit and ready to start. Darwin is one of them.

"Of course, it increases the chance for Darwin to get more playing time if one of them is injured and especially if it's a number nine."

Darwin Nunez was Liverpool’s hero against Brentford.

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Though Liverpool just need a point to qualify for the round of 16, Slot may opt against making too many changes as he aims to maintain the side's 100 percent winning record in the competition.

Liverpool starting XI: Alisson; Bradley, Van Dijk, Quansah, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Subs: Kelleher, Jaros, Endo, Konate, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Danns, Morton

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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