Suarez beams with pride giving reaction to Uruguayan striker Nunez's late winner

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has heaped praise on Darwin Nunez following his late goal at Nottingham Forest.

Nunez came off the bench to rescue Jurgen Klopp's side all three points at the City Ground via a 99th minute header.

The result ensured Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points.

And Suarez, who scored 82 goals during his time at Anfield, beamed with joy as he claimed Nunez is among one of the best strikers on the planet.

The 37-year-old said speaking after Inter Miami's 5-0 win over Orlando City: 'Yes I saw (the goal). I am so happy for Liverpool and I am so happy for Darwin. He is one of the best strikers in the world today.'

Nunez has faced plenty of criticism since his big money move to Liverpool in 2022 due to his lack of clinical edge.

But his header at Forest took his tally for the season to 14 in 38 appearances while also contributing with 11 assists.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had an epic reaction to Nunez's goal on Saturday after Forest supporters sang 'You're just a s*** Andy Carroll,' as he was about to come on the pitch.

After the game, the Klopp said: 'I would not sing a song like that. I would not try to wind Darwin up!'

The German manager, who is leaving Anfield at the end of the season, added: 'People should start singing that song ('s*** Andy Carroll') more often!'

Klopp revealed that he understood the reference, and believed that Nunez also knew what the chant meant.