Darwin Nunez, a forward for Liverpool, changed his Instagram profile photo in response to criticism of his Reds performances.

The Uruguayan gained notoriety earlier this month when it seemed like he removed all but one of his social media postings on Liverpool. When he started to get criticism for his performances under Jurgen Klopp, this noteworthy internet activity sparked discussion among Liverpool supporters.

The substitution happened after he carelessly went offside and then missed a great chance in the closing moments of Liverpool’s 3-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, the team’s second-to-last home game under Klopp. There have been rumors that the 24-year-old is unhappy on Merseyside, which may be a subliminal indication of his future given the club’s impending changes.

Nunez previously had seven pictures from his Liverpool days on his social media profile, but they were all removed. As of this writing, the only evidence of his tenure at the team is a photo from when he made his record-breaking transfer, although he has altered his profile once more after the team defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0, according to the Liverpool Echo.

The striker, who was wearing the Liverpool number nine shirt, changed his Instagram image to one of his family while sporting the new 2024/25 uniform from Sunday’s victory.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has always supported his forward, who finished his second Premier League season with a total of 11 goals and eight assists from 36 games, despite having a difficult season in front of goal.

In response, Klopp said, “It’s tricky.” The highs and lows of a striker’s career are acknowledged by saying, “Strikers have to go through these things.” “That’s the reality. That’s the life of a striker. Everyone talks about how a goalie should make 500 saves in their life before they have a howler.”

“A striker’s life is you score all the time, then you don’t score for a while and then everybody asks why you don’t score,” he said, describing the rollercoaster nature of a striker’s form. Depending on the opportunity you are given, it might be the hardest thing on earth or the easiest thing at times.

In order to complete the circumstances, Klopp emphasized the value of opportunity and perseverance, saying, “So create again, create again, and try and get in the right positions.” The person who can write that book [about a striker returning to their prime] will be extremely wealthy. You must experience it. I strive to assist them in accelerating it. That doesn’t reveal anything about the lads’ caliber.