Arne Slot: Liverpool starting to make better use of their number nine

Darwin Nunez impressed as the central striker in the Carabao Cup win over Tottenham.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is pleased with how his side have improved the number nine role. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his side are finally starting to get the best out of Darwin Nunez, having learned a more effective way to play with a number nine.

The Uruguay international impressed with his work rate and all-round contribution in Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg win over Tottenham, despite not really having a genuine goal-scoring chance.