Patrick Vieira heaps praise on "complete" Liverpool player who could make the difference tonight

Palace travel to Anfield tonight to face the Reds as both teams look to bounce back after disappointing opening weekend results.

In an interview prior to tonight’s game, Vieira was asked for his verdict on the Uruguayan, who joined Liverpool earlier this summer from Benfica for £85 million.

“He can run in behind, stretch the opposition team. He’s closing down back fours and centre-backs."

"He doesn’t give them much time on the ball- he’s a fighter, he’s determined and a hard working centre-forward.

“He’s the profile of a modern centre-forward who defends really well and works hard but at the same time runs in behind and scores goals."

"When you look at his price tag you’re not surprised. He’s the complete striker.”

Klopp will be desperate for Vieira’s comments on his starlet striker to come to light in tonight’s game, as the Reds look to respond after slipping two points behind likely title rivals Manchester City. 

Despite being just two games into the new season, as shown by last campaign, the margin for error is very small when attempting to become champions when competing with City.

Nunez is expected to start against the South Londoners after his impressive display off the bench last week.