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Jurgen Klopp has shot down any rumours over Darwin Nunez’s future amid links with Barcelona following a bruising week for the Uruguayan where he deleted all Liverpool-related posts from his Instagram account.
Nunez suffered from a barrage of abuse after a disappointing run of form reached a nadir last Sunday when he put in a sub-par cameo in the win over Tottenham. The social media episode prompted speculation that he was not happy on Merseyside.
Mail Sport reported earlier this week how Liverpool’s stance on Nunez was believed to be staunch: he is central to their plans. The club acknowledge the fine work incoming boss Arne Slot has done in refinding forwards’ confidence and believe Nunez will benefit from a new voice.
Spanish press has linked Nunez with a move to Barcelona - but when asked on this speculation, Klopp said: ‘There is what? There is no speculation. It must be external because I don't know about this.
‘There is no speculation right now, it’s just a situation we are in. Darwin was definitely not happy missing that chance. He is unlucky, let me say was, he was unlucky in so many situations where he is doing everything right but the ball still