In support of the rumours that Liverpool’s new forward Darwin Nunez, has decided to don the No.9 jersey during the 2023-24 season. The number 9 has before been retired following Roberto Firmino’s departure in the summer.
FANS CAN EXCHANGE ‘DARWIN 27’ SHIRTS FOR ‘DARWIN 9’
The Darwin number change was widely speculated since the moment Firmino’s departure was made official, however it became official following the team launched their away and home kits. The result is that fans who purchased the jersey to be given the incorrect Darwin No. 27 shirt.
Liverpool acknowledge the issue and are offering the fans a chance to exchange the incorrect Darwin No. 27 kits. This is not ideal, since the club only offers the exchange at no cost, and others end up with an incorrect kit.
Purchasers who didn’t purchase it THROUGH LIVERPOOL left with the wrong kit
The leaked images reveal that a change in the number was in development for a while however it’s unclear what the reasons for not announcing it sooner. However, it has caused a huge waste of funds, because certain kits that were incorrect had already been made. Even though kits purchased from the club are given to the Liverpool Foundation, it is nevertheless a waste of money.
What are your thoughts on players swapping kit numbers in the wake of the launch of their new shirts?
