Liverpool have been advised to offload a player signed by Jurgen Klopp who does not meet their expectations.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been making headlines lately, urging his old team to make some changes. Specifically, he believes they should let go of their costly signing, Darwin Nunez, and bring in someone like Alexander Isak instead. Nunez joined Liverpool in 2022, signing a six-year deal after they paid a hefty initial fee of £64m to acquire him from Benfica. With add-ons, that fee could potentially reach a club-record £85m, but it seems that Nunez has not met the expectations placed upon him with his inconsistent performances on the field.

During his time at Benfica, Nunez was known for his prolific goal-scoring abilities, netting an impressive 34 goals in his final season with the club. However, since joining Liverpool, he has struggled to replicate those numbers. In his first two seasons, he scored a total of 20 goals in the Premier League, but this season, under new manager Arne Slot, he has only managed to score three goals in 20 games. Due to his inconsistent form, Nunez has only started in less than half of Liverpool's league games this season, leading many, including former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant, to believe that time is running out for the Uruguayan.

Pennant, who spent three years at Liverpool, believes that his former club should cut their losses with Nunez and offload him to a European team. He doubts that Nunez is at the level required to play for a top team like Liverpool and believes that the club could use the money they receive for him to invest in other areas. Pennant also pointed out that Nunez was initially compared to Manchester City's Erling Haaland when he joined Liverpool, but he has not been able to live up to that comparison in the Premier League.

When asked who he would like to see replace Nunez, Pennant named Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak as his top choice. Isak has been in impressive form, scoring 43 goals in 83 appearances for Newcastle over the past three seasons. He has caught the attention of other top teams like Arsenal and Chelsea, and Pennant believes he would be a great addition to Liverpool's squad. He praised Isak's goal-scoring abilities, movement, and overall skill as a striker, citing his recent goal against Liverpool as an example of his talent.

Some have raised concerns that Liverpool's performance may suffer after the emotional departure of Jurgen Klopp, but under new manager Arne Slot, the team is currently at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League rankings. It remains to be seen if they will take Pennant's advice and make a move for Isak in the upcoming January transfer window.

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