Liverpool’s recent slump has drawn heavy criticism, but an unexpected voice has just stepped into the conversation.
Darwin Núñez shared the word “Resiliencia” on X, alongside a photo of him celebrating for Uruguay with his fingers in his ears — a gesture he famously used at Liverpool whenever he wanted to silence the noise around him.
The timing raised eyebrows. His post dropped only hours after the Reds’ losing streak deepened with the PSV defeat, making the message impossible to overlook.
Núñez has always used that word to show defiance.
Last season in the Champions League, he posted: “They are not all, they are some… Thank you Reds for your support, we are still together!” before ending with “Resiliencia” — a clear statement to anyone doubting him.
Earlier in his Liverpool days, he responded to mocking videos the same way: one word, resilience.
These moments remind us how the Uruguayan faced criticism while wearing the No.9.
And now, the timing of his latest post feels like a subtle message to the current squad.
Liverpool are enduring their worst run since the 1950s — nine losses in twelve matches across competitions.
This is a period where the players desperately need belief, unity, and any form of encouragement they can get. Núñez’s message felt like a spark aimed directly at the dressing room.
Arne Slot, now in his second season and fresh off a Premier League title, has struggled to recapture last year’s momentum.
With the squad hit by experience loss, heartbreaking events, and major changes, confidence has been shaken.
That’s why Núñez’s message hits differently.
He was often criticised for inconsistency, but his fight, spirit, and refusal to back down were never questioned — something Liverpool could use now more than ever.
Intentional or not, his one-word post arrived at a moment when the team needs resilience more than anything else.
