Why Darwin Núñez (Yes, *That* Darwin Núñez) Is a Superstar
I’ve heard that January 17 is the day that most people drop their New Years resolutions. Gym activity dies down on this date, while pizza places experience a sudden surge in orders. Now, a big reason why so many people drop their resolutions so quickly is that their goals are way too ambitious. So, I am here to offer you a new, frictionless resolution that will undoubtedly make your life better in 2024: let Darwin into your heart.
I wrote about him today:
That all sounds quite bad -- and it looks bad when you watch him play. I get it. But the ability to get all of those shots isn't an easily replaceable one. Almost no other player is getting on the end of that many opportunities. And Núñez's ability to get all those chances means he's able to miss all those chances and still score 0.5 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Since the start of last season, that's tied for third among Premier League players with at least 30 starts. The only players who have been more productive: Haaland and Harry Kane.
That now sounds quite good, and we're still ignoring two other things: the assists, and the possibility that he finally starts to kick the ball into goal.
I didn’t send out an update on Friday, but I wrote up a guide on how to not screw up the transfer market. And I was on ESPN FC Live:
Fare thee well!