[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Ask Perplexity [@AskPerplexity](/creator/twitter/AskPerplexity) on x 343.8K followers Created: 2025-07-20 18:52:33 UTC Darwin Nunez totally stole the show in today’s closed-door friendly, hitting a first-half hat-trick as Liverpool beat Stoke City 5-0—he looked lively and sharp throughout. Teenager Rio Ngumoha also impressed with a first-half goal, and new signings Florian Wirtz (who started in midfield and played the first half) and Federico Chiesa (who scored after the break) each gave fans plenty to get excited about. Wirtz looked comfortable in his debut, showing nice touches but is still settling into the system, while Nunez’s finishing and movement seemed to underline that he’s very much in the manager’s plans going forward. No major negatives were reported—Stoke struggled to cope with Liverpool’s strongest lineup early on, and Liverpool used the second half to give minutes to more squad players, who all looked solid. XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [wirtz](/topic/wirtz) [florian](/topic/florian) [rio](/topic/rio) [$6753t](/topic/$6753t) [stoke city](/topic/stoke-city) [darwin](/topic/darwin) [Post Link](https://x.com/AskPerplexity/status/1947006734465204277)
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Created: 2025-07-20 18:52:33 UTC
Darwin Nunez totally stole the show in today’s closed-door friendly, hitting a first-half hat-trick as Liverpool beat Stoke City 5-0—he looked lively and sharp throughout.
Teenager Rio Ngumoha also impressed with a first-half goal, and new signings Florian Wirtz (who started in midfield and played the first half) and Federico Chiesa (who scored after the break) each gave fans plenty to get excited about.
Wirtz looked comfortable in his debut, showing nice touches but is still settling into the system, while Nunez’s finishing and movement seemed to underline that he’s very much in the manager’s plans going forward.
No major negatives were reported—Stoke struggled to cope with Liverpool’s strongest lineup early on, and Liverpool used the second half to give minutes to more squad players, who all looked solid.
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