Darwin Nunez has been warned by Boss Jurgen Klopp that error from him could cause liverpool to trail Man City

As they get ready to welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Monday night, Liverpool are five points behind Premier League leader Manchester City.

Jurgen Klopp need to research from the dropped factors at Fulham with the aid of using unleashing Darwin Nunez from the outset as Liverpool host Crystal Palace on Monday night, in keeping with Arsenal legend Paul Merson.

The Reds had been held to a 2-2 draw on the outlet weekend of the Premier League season, having to return back from in the back of two times to salvage a end result at Craven Cottage. Nunez, who moved to Anfield from Benfica in a switch really well worth up to £85million in June, began out the fit at the bench and made the all-critical effect after approaching withinside the 2d half.

The Uruguay striker, 23, scored Liverpool’s first equaliser and installation Mohamed Salah to degree once more after Fulham momentarily restored their lead via Aleksandar Mitrovic. It appears probably Nunez will begin in location of Roberto Firmino in opposition to the Eagles, which Merson believes is the proper choice after his impactful day trip in opposition to the Cottagers.

“Darwin Nunez should’ve performed from the begin ultimate week – he proved his mettle whilst he got here on,” the previous England global instructed Sportskeeda. “Liverpool are not gambling in opposition to a dominant group in Crystal Palace – midfield isn’t always the largest a part of their sport, however they could harm you at the counter. I assume Liverpool will win this sport, however it will likely be a hard-fought fit.”

The Reds are 5 factors in the back of Manchester City heading into their sport in opposition to Patrick Vieira’s aspect after the protecting champions swatted Bournemouth apart with a 4-zero victory on Saturday. Although the season continues to be in its infancy, some thing however a victory over Palace could come as a blow to Liverpool’s name hopes.

Merson added: “The longer this sport [against Crystal Palace] drags on, the extra involved Liverpool will become. They want to attain early here. Before the sport starts, Manchester City should have six factors to their call withinside the Premier League table.

“If Liverpool draw this recreation, they will be 4 factors at the back of City. If Man City were given a head begin of 4 factors on Liverpool on the begin of the season, who might your favored be to win the title? Every Liverpool fan might admit it would be Manchester City. Points on the begin win you the Premier League, and that is a large recreation for Liverpool.”

Liverpool are in movement on consecutive Monday nights, with a journey to arch-competitors Manchester United following one week after their domestic come across in opposition to Palace. Klopp has some of damage worries at this early level of the campaign, with Joel Matip the today’s to go into the remedy room after selecting up a groin