Nunez Brace Gives Liverpool Victory Over Southampton

Nathan Jones Southampton reign got off to a losing start as Liverpool signed off for the break for the World Cup with a comfortable win at Anfield.

Roberto Firmino put the disappointment of missing out on a place in the Brazil squad for Qatar behind him by heading the Reds ahead before Saints equalised through the unmarked Che Adams.

READ ALSO: 39-year-old Daniel Alves Included In Brazil World Cup Team As Liverpool’s Firmino Is Left Out Of Squad

In an entertaining game, two goals by Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez before half-time put Liverpool in control.

READ ALSO: Crystal Palace Defender Joachim Andersen Receives Death Threats After Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez Red Card

Nunez, one of seven Reds players heading for the World Cup as it stands, made it 2-1 when he poked past Gavin Bazunu from close range before tapping home the third after Andy Robertson’s assist.

Liverpool would have won by more but for two outstanding stops by Bazunu, the 20-year-old denying both Mohamed Salah and Firmino at close range.

Reds keeper Alisson also produced a quality save to keep out Adams’ header in the 77th-minute.

Liverpool held on to the win, despite a last minute roar from the saints.

Trending video of the day;

Photo Credit: Getty