Arne Slot Responds to Darwin Nunez Payment Clause SpeculationSpeculation surrounding Darwin Nunez’s contract emerged this week after reports in Portugal suggested Liverpool face a €5 million

Arne Slot has laughed off claims that he is purposely benching Darwin Nunez to avoid Liverpool triggering a financial clause. It was reported in Portuguese media this week that Benfica, the club Nunez was signed from in 2022, would be owed €5m (£4.25m) if the Reds started Nunez in just one more Premier League game.

Arne Slot has addressed Darwin Nunez's recent lack of action amid suggestions that he has been axed on purpose.