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

Darwin Nunez has been left out in recent weeks but Arne Slot rubbished suggestions it is because of a Liverpool transfer clause