Mohamed Salah has revealed that Darwin Núñez is his favorite Liverpool star to play alongside.
Núñez has scored 36 goals in 114 appearances for the Reds since signing from Benfica in 2022 and his time at Anfield has so far been characterized by his erratic, forceful presence in attack and unbelievable mistakes in front of goal.
The Uruguayan international is yet to really catch fire on Merseyside after his £64m debut transferwhich can rise to £86m but has been championed by team-mate and club legend Salah, who also named a former Reds star among his favorite colleagues.
He told a fan Q&A: “Who do I like playing with the most? It was (Roberto) Firmino. Now I feel like I generally like playing with Núñez.
“A lot of people don’t like him but I like playing with him. I see that Bahaa (the man who asked the question) keeps shaking his head not liking (Núñez).
“No, I like playing with him in general. (Núñez is) a player with different skills. Not many people understand his ball.”
Nunez, 25, has faced competition for a regular role in Arne Slot so far this season, starting just nine games worldwide. Premier League i Champions League. He has managed three goals and two assists in all competitions, just shy of the numbers that Salah has been putting up in 2024/25.
The Egyptian leads the Premier League with most goal contributions with 21, four ahead of second-placed Cole Palmer, and has been a key presence with Liverpool leading the two tables in England and Europe.
His contractual situation remains up in the air, but an The opening offer is said to have been made to Salahwho is keen to extend his time at Anfield with his deal set to expire in the summer.
