January 24th 2024.
Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has been leading his team to success this season, with a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League table. Despite this, former player Michael Owen believes that they are still considered underdogs in the title race. However, he also recognizes the potential of young talent Darwin Nunez, who he believes has the ability to become a major force in the Premier League and potentially succeed Mohamed Salah.
Currently, Liverpool holds a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, although the defending champions have a game in hand. The Reds have been unbeaten in the league since their loss to Tottenham in September and are on a five-match winning streak in all competitions. They are also set to face Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tonight.
On the other hand, Arsenal's title chances have taken a hit in recent weeks, while City has been in top form since the return of their star player Kevin De Bruyne. Despite Liverpool's success, Owen still believes that City are the team to beat, given their nine-game unbeaten run.
Owen also praises Liverpool's ability to adapt and evolve their team, with players such as Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, and James Milner leaving in recent transfer windows. He acknowledges that this is not the same team that won the league with its explosive attacking style, but they have still managed to maintain their winning ways.
When discussing Nunez, Owen sees a player with great potential but acknowledges that he is still raw in some areas of his game. However, he believes that Nunez has the ability to fill the shoes of Salah in the long term and become a key player for Liverpool. Owen sees Nunez as the one player on the team who has the potential to replicate Salah's goalscoring success, as the Egyptian star approaches his 30s.
In terms of the current season, Salah's recent muscle injury has raised concerns, but Owen believes that Nunez can step up in his absence. While the young forward may still have some areas to improve, his directness, strength, and speed on the field are already impressive. If he continues to develop and refine his skills, Owen sees Nunez becoming a major force in the Premier League.
As Liverpool looks to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup final with a win over Fulham tonight, Owen also believes that young player Curtis Jones has the potential to become a major player for both Liverpool and England in the future. With talented players like Nunez and Jones in their ranks, Liverpool's future looks bright, even as they continue to compete for titles in the present.
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