Jurgen Klopp feels you “cannot be more unlucky” than Darwin Nunez with Liverpool chances, but praised his No. 9’s “contribution in all games.”

Nunez does everything bar the finishing for Liverpool, which has become a running joke among opposing fans.

Only Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin (-3.9) underperforms his xG by a greater margin than Nunez (-3.6) in the Premier League this season, yet the Uruguayan led in this measure on Wednesday night.

Nunez ended the 2-1 win over Fulham with an xG of 0.76 and an xGOT of 0.88, but no goals to show for it after being denied by a stunning save from Bernd Leno while effectively through on goal.

He did, however, assist on both goals, extending his season total to 10, more than any other Liverpool player.

“I don’t know how to explain the Darwin situation,” Klopp admitted in his post-match press conference.

“I’m so happy about our crowd, how they take it; I’m so happy about Darwin’s reaction, how he takes it.

“But you cannot be more unlucky than he was in this finishing situation, it’s just not possible. There was absolutely everything right, then the ball didn’t go in.

“Then he still sets up the other goal. I really think that’s really special to do that, again.

“For Mo in the other game, probably West Ham if I’m right, then today for Cody. Super special.”

Nunez has altered his reputation this season, becoming a fan favorite after losing his starting spot in the second half of last season.

There was even regret that the 24-year-old did not start Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but Klopp explained why.

“He plays outstanding. I have to say it, I have to say it,” the manager continued.

“So many things I really love about the game.

“The first year was a year to adapt, and he scored here and there, but now the contribution in all games.

“He would have started tonight, but he had cramps in the last game, so three days later he doesn’t start.

“The boys don’t start because they score or don’t score, my belief and my trust in them is – as long as they behave properly – endless.

“They just deserve it, because of the effort they put in.

“That you can bring Cody and Darwin from the bench, that’s a proper change.

“We changed, on top of that, system and formation and setup, so all of a sudden the high press was not organised anymore, problems there, tried to fix that from outside, then all of a sudden protection wasn’t there.

“But the offensive situations were much better and that’s good. He’s a big part of that.”