Yeah I mean, I understand that finding hidden gems or better to say, not always the most obvious transfer targets can be more difficult for Liverpool when we’re at the top of our game than when we’re (or were) building towards it. The standard went up with years.
But still, taking that into account, in the next transfer windows (if Edwards, Hughes and the team around/below them has finally settled), you want to see us making shrewd business. A bit better than the numerous deals (not only transfers but contract dealings) in the few problematic years between Edwards leaving and Edwards returning.
With Nunez, for me, it’s just a lack of overall quality and intelligence also. He’s just not that good and the apparent tools which would make him better “if only he did x or z or if the stars would align for him…”, are overrated in the first place. Seen it and heard it many times with other players before.
The potential portrayed (or imagined) at times vs what you’re seeing from players throughout certain careers, the difference is rarely that massive. “If only Balotelli had mentality”, he would be what… Pele? Well ladies and gentlemen, mentality is a damn important thing. And it’s more than one factor, be it mentality or intelligence or “if only Nunez could finish”. There are clear and obvious reasons why there is struggle.
As for his intelligence, if he was more intelligent, even having limited quality, he could put in solid to pretty good performances on a more consistent basis than he is. Understand better how to work with what he has around and he has some real quality, variety in styles, etc.
This is just too wild. Sometimes we get something good from him because he’s a good athlete with the odd nice technical touch here and there, other times it’s like having a player less on the pitch. Halfway through his 3rd season, that’s not enough. Regardless if he was £10m or £85m. Regardless if you’re rooting that little bit more for him or not.
I root for Liverpool and what’s best for us.
