Darwin Nunez tried to his greatest to cheer up Alisson Becker after getting the higher of his Liverpool teammate on the Copa America.
Nunez and Uruguay reached the semifinals of the competitors after beating Alisson’s Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night time.
Following a fiery 0-0 attract Las Vegas – which noticed the 2 groups commit a staggering 41 fouls between them – Marcelo Bielsa’s males prevailed on spot-kicks to ebook their place within the final 4.
Misses from Eder Militao and Douglas Luiz proved expensive for Brazil, who had been despatched packing when Manuel Ugarte tucked the successful penalty previous Alisson.
After popping out on high of their Copa America battle, Nunez may very well be seen consoling a devastated Alisson on the full-time whistle.
Darwin Nunez tried to his greatest to cheer up Alisson Becker after getting the higher of his Liverpool teammate on the Copa America
The Liverpool ahead had some phrases of encouragement for his membership colleague earlier than placing an arm spherical him and moving into for a hug.
Reds supporters had been delighted to see the 2 teammates share a heat embrace after the sport, with one writing on X: ‘This makes me joyful’.
‘They by no means stroll alone,’ mentioned one other.
Whereas a 3rd Liverpool fan merely commented on the video: ‘Brothers’.
Nunez scored twice in a dominant group stage for Uruguay however has failed to search out the again of the web in his final two appearances on the Copa America.
The 25-year-old squandered their greatest probability in opposition to Brazil on Saturday, sending a header flying over Alisson’s crossbar from shut vary.
He was then changed with 12 minutes remaining to disclaim him a possible penalty in opposition to his Liverpool teammate within the shootout.
Nunez and Alisson are each set to play below a brand new supervisor subsequent season after Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Nunez and Uruguay reached the semifinals of the competitors after beating Alisson’s Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout
After popping out on high, Nunez may very well be seen consoling a devastated Alisson at full time
Brazil had been despatched packing when Manuel Ugarte tucked the successful penalty previous Alisson
‘I assume Nunez will match rather well into my (taking part in model) as a result of I like him. I’ve advised him already,’ Slot mentioned this week.
‘He is without doubt one of the gamers I’ve spoken to. He may need had some struggles with ending alternatives however he got here a variety of instances into these positions.
‘I believe he may slot in rather well however it’s regular at a membership like this that there are numerous extra gamers who may play in his place. It’s clear for him which place he’s going to play.
‘It’s clear for me as effectively and me telling him made it clear for him.’
