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 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 hit back at suggestion that he is not starting Darwin Nunez because it will cost Liverpool financially to do so. Liverpool look set to be crowned Premier League champions for the second time on Sunday when they welcome Tottenham to Anfield.