Darwin Núñez does a Zidane, sent off for reckless headbutt: Watch video

For Liverpool's big new signing, Darwin Núñez, it was a home debut he wouldn't want to remember

Núñez, who was transferred two months ago from Portuguese side Benfica, was shown a straight red card for an apparent head-butt on Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen in the Premier League. The €75 million player will now face a three-match suspension.

Núñez lost control in the 57th minute after jostling with Andersen off the ball. Referee Paul Tierney, who was close by, immediately pulled out the red card, and Núñez had to be stopped by teammates from confronting Tierney.


A video clip of the incident going around on social media showed Andersen shoving Núñez from behind, and the Uruguayan nation turning back and going ballistic on him.

Núñez, who got his first outing after impressive shows in a couple of Community Shield matches, may already have been in a bad mood when the incident happened because of two missed chances earlier, reports suggested

Liverpool overcame the Núñez red card and salvaged a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League thanks to a brilliant individual goal by Luis Díaz.

Liverpool has now drawn its first two games, including a 2-2 draw against Fulham in the opening weekend, and is four points behind Manchester City and Arsenal.