Overview

• The Uruguay striker equalised in a 2-1 AFC Champions League win over Al‑Duhail after opening his Saudi Pro League account against Al Qadsiah.
• He was later seen limping through the mixed zone in Riyadh and did not stop for interviews, with no update yet on severity.
• Al‑Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi hailed Núñez as an exceptional striker who has adapted quickly to the team.
• Former Liverpool teammates showed public support by liking Núñez’s Instagram post after his first Al‑Hilal goal, and Mohamed Salah urged fans not to disrespect recent title winners.
• Núñez joined Al‑Hilal for around £43m following Liverpool’s lucrative summer sales, as a report from O Globo says Saudi authorities are weighing reduced football spending and potential club sales.