Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez said he has found it “difficult to adapt” to the Premier League after scoring just once this season following his €75 million move from Benfica in the summer.
Nunez, 23, admitted that his struggles were partly self-inflicted after his reckless challenge against Crystal Palace, which saw him receive a red card and subsequent three-match suspension.
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“The truth is that it was a little difficult to adapt but I believe that,” Nunez told TNT Sports Brasil. “As training and games go by, I will adapt little by little.
“[After the red card] was a very tough time. I know I made a big mistake and now I’m aware that it won’t happen again.
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“I have to calm my nerves during the games, talk less. We all make mistakes and I know it will serve as a learning experience.
“The important thing is to leave my mark on the team, be someone who can always contribute by playing well and, if I don’t score, I have to be calm.”
The Uruguay international scored 26 league goals in 28 matches for Benfica last season and said he can again start scoring regularly again.
