Liverpool may have grabbed a solid 3-1 win in their third pre-season clash against Yokohama F. Marinos, but not all Reds supporters were celebrating. While Florian Wirtz’s impressive goal helped turn the tide after going behind early, and new boy Hugo Ekitike made his first appearance up front, one familiar face found himself in the firing line again — Darwin Núñez.

Despite the encouraging result, a growing section of the fanbase is demanding that manager Arne Slot part ways with the Uruguayan forward as soon as possible.

🔥 Did you know? Arne Slot made Premier League history last season, becoming just the fifth manager to lift the title in his debut campaign.

During the match, Núñez came on after halftime, replacing Ekitike. But instead of proving his doubters wrong, a missed opportunity following a brilliant pass from Mohamed Salah only added fuel to the fire. Fans were quick to express their frustration online, slamming Núñez for opting to shoot with the wrong foot — a decision many believed was costly, even in a friendly.

📢 “Rip up his contract,” one fan vented.
📢 “I’ve never disliked a player like this before,” another raged.
📢 “I don’t care how many goals he gets in pre-season. He’s not Liverpool quality,” echoed another frustrated supporter.

Some even went as far as urging the club to prioritize signing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak instead. “Sell Núñez and get Isak — do whatever it takes,” one post read.

With 40 goals and 26 assists across 143 appearances, Núñez’s numbers aren’t terrible — but his consistency and decision-making continue to draw heavy criticism. Slot, keen on giving every player a fresh opportunity, now faces the challenge of handling a player who divides opinion more than most.

As pre-season continues and the new campaign looms, all eyes will be on whether Núñez can silence the critics — or whether the Anfield chapter of his career is nearing its end.