Darwin Nunez’s Performance During Liverpool Training Sparked A Joke From John Heitinga About Everton.
Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga playfully aimed a joke at Everton during the team’s preparations for their match against Nottingham Forest.
As Liverpool, under Arne Slot, look to extend their strong start to the Premier League season, the international break provided valuable time for players like Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa to progress at different stages of their Liverpool careers.
Players returning from international duty rejoined the squad in Merseyside to prepare for a busy schedule, with the Champions League also on the horizon.
During a Thursday training session, Heitinga, a former Everton player, led the attackers through an additional drill to sharpen their finishing skills, with Nunez, Chiesa, and Diogo Jota participating and challenging goalkeeper Harvey Davies.
Liverpool’s cameras captured a lighthearted moment when Heitinga joked, “It’s like Everton’s defence,” as Nunez completed a drill.
The comment, shared widely on social media, amused Liverpool fans, who poked fun at their city rivals, Everton, who have struggled in recent Premier League seasons.
Previously, Heitinga has been working with individual players to improve their skills. One standout is midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, whose development has been noticeable after working with Heitinga, with whom he previously collaborated at Ajax. Gravenberch’s strong start to the season has erased any doubts about his ability as a Liverpool midfielder.
Liverpool fans will hope these extra training sessions benefit the attacking players, and with Heitinga’s playful digs at Everton, his ties to their Merseyside rivals are quickly being left behind.