Marcelo Bielsa supports Darwin Nunez amid criticism

Darwin Nunez, the Liverpool forward, is gearing up to play for Uruguay in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Bolivia tonight. This season has not been easy for him, with only seven goals in 40 matches for Liverpool. As the club's record signing at £85 million, Nunez has faced significant criticism. He is not alone, as his teammates Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz have also struggled to score recently. There has been speculation about his future at Liverpool, especially with reports linking him to clubs like Atletico Madrid and interest from the Saudi Pro League. Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore even suggested a possible swap deal involving Nunez and Newcastle's Alexander Isak. However, Uruguay's head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, has expressed full support for Nunez ahead of the match. He acknowledged the player's enthusiasm and desire to succeed. Bielsa emphasized that if the team does not create enough scoring chances, the fault lies with the coaching, not the players. Nunez has not scored in his last nine games for Uruguay but previously had a strong run, netting 10 goals in seven appearances. A win against Bolivia would help elevate Uruguay's standings in the qualifying process.