Darwin Nunez has shown off a new hairstyle ahead of his return to Liverpool later this week after featuring in Uruguay's World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia. The 25-year-old played 117 minutes across both games to help his nation move a point closer to securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
After featuring in the second half of Tuesday night's stalemate in the infamous Estadio Municipal El Alto, the former Benfica forward has revealed a new hairstyle ahead of his return to Anfield. A video posted on X shows Nunez donning a throwback cornrows hairstyle, a style he sported during Liverpool's 4-3 win over Fulham in December 2023.
Nunez is set to be involved in Liverpool's Premier League clash against Everton at Anfield on Tuesday. The Uruguayan, though, has endured a difficult season at Anfield, with his return of seven goals in 40 appearances failing to earn him regular opportunities under Arne Slot.
Darwin Nunez's new look
However, he could have a big role to play in the weeks ahead as Liverpool edge towards a second Premier League title in five years. Slot's men are currently 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of the final nine games of the season.
And whatever the future has in store for Nunez, few could argue that he hasn't played his part at Anfield this season. Of course, his late brace against Brentford in February secured Liverpool a momentum-shifting 2-0 win at the G-Tech Community Stadium.
Meanwhile, he helped turn the tide in Liverpool's recent come-from-behind win against Southampton last month. Several Saudi Pro League clubs have been linked with a move for the Uruguayan at the end of the season.
Earlier this month, Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa heaped praise on the Liverpool forward. He said: "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.
“If the coach is looking for a team that damages when attacking, but doesn't create scoring chances, the responsibility can't fall on the individuals, but rather on my failure to get the combination of such outstanding players to create the differences we struggle to create."
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