Darwin Nunez has sparked concern among Liverpool supporters after deleting all club-related posts from his Instagram account. The 24-year-old Uruguayan forward, who joined Liverpool in 2022 for a fee that could rise to £85 million, removed the content following a frustrating performance in Sunday’s 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Nunez, who came off the bench, was criticised for his wastefulness in front of goal and headed straight down the Anfield tunnel at full-time, further fuelling fan discontent.
The last Liverpool player to take similar action was Dejan Lovren in 2017, after a poor display in a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham. Lovren removed Liverpool from his Instagram bio, changed his profile picture, and disabled comments following heavy criticism. Although he returned to the starting XI, Klopp eventually signed Virgil van Dijk, and Lovren’s minutes dwindled before his exit in 2020. The comparison does not bode well for Nunez, who has struggled for consistency despite amassing 31 goal contributions this season across all competitions.
Nunez’s social media purge has raised questions about his future at Anfield. Reports suggest that incoming manager Arne Slot may face a decision on the striker, who has yet to fully justify his substantial transfer fee. With two seasons under his belt, Nunez continues to divide opinion, and his latest actions will only intensify speculation over a potential departure.
