Liverpool Football Club is anxiously waiting for the decision of South American football governing body CONMEBOL regarding the potential suspension of striker Darwin Nunez. This comes after Nunez's involvement in a heated clash between players and fans at the Copa America.

Following Uruguay's 1-0 defeat against Colombia in the semi-final match on Wednesday, a brawl erupted between the players and Colombia fans. Nunez was at the forefront of the incident, seemingly retaliating against fans who were targeting the friends and family of Uruguay's players.

CONMEBOL has condemned the unruly scenes but has not yet imposed any immediate punishment on Nunez or his teammates. The players involved in the incident have until July 17 to provide their statements to the governing body.

The length of Nunez's potential suspension remains uncertain, with speculations suggesting it could be a lengthy ban for his involvement in the fighting. However, drawing comparisons to similar incidents, there is hope that his suspension might not be a prolonged one.

In a past incident, former Tottenham defender Eric Dier received a four-match ban and a £40,000 fine for climbing into the stands to confront a fan. However, since no physical contact was made, Nunez, who threw a punch at a fan, could potentially face a more severe punishment.

Another example is Brazilian forward Neymar, who was handed a three-match ban for punching an opposition fan in the stands after Paris Saint-Germain's Coupe de France final defeat. Although Neymar made contact with another person, he was already in the stands at the time. In contrast, Nunez deliberately climbed into the seating section to confront the fans directly.

The best-case scenario for Liverpool would be if CONMEBOL solely handles the incident, resulting in a ban that only affects Nunez's playing time for the Uruguayan national team, sparing his availability for the Reds. However, the worst-case scenario involves FIFA stepping in, where the ban would impact Nunez both at the club and international level.

Liverpool, along with Nunez, now face a period of uncertainty as they await CONMEBOL's verdict. The decision will not only determine the length of Nunez's potential suspension but also the extent of its impact on Liverpool's upcoming matches and Uruguay's participation in the Copa America third-place playoff this weekend.