“What it’s like to play with Darwin Nunez” — Mohamed Salah

Chaos is a Darwin Nunez…

Liverpool’s prolific forward, Mohamed Salah, provided insights into his dynamic partnership with teammate Darwin Nunez in an exclusive interview with Premier League Productions, ahead of the highly anticipated showdown against Manchester City.

Mohamed Salah delved into the intricacies of playing alongside various teammates, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and understanding each player’s strengths.

Reflecting on his partnership with Nunez, Salah praised the Uruguayan striker as a “great player” while highlighting the need for mutual understanding on the field.

“He’s a great player for sure. But I always see that I need to adapt to the players who play alongside me because before it was Cody [Gakpo]. I try to do a partnership with him, before Cody it was Bobby [Roberto Firmino], and we had a really good relationship together in the game and we understand each other.

“Whoever is going to play with me, I need to understand his game and I need to understand his strengths, so he can help me a lot in the game.”

Drawing comparisons to former teammates such as Cody Gakpo and Roberto Firmino, Salah noted the unique qualities that Nunez brings to the table.

Describing Darwin Nunez as a player who thrives on running into space rather than holding onto the ball, Salah highlighted the speed and finishing prowess that distinguish Nunez’s style of play.

Salah’s astute observations underscored the significance of adaptability in football, as he emphasized the necessity of tailoring his approach to suit the playing style of each teammate.

Whether it be supplying Darwin Nunez with through balls into space or linking up with Gakpo through intricate passing sequences, Salah’s ability to adapt to his teammates’ preferences has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success.

“[Nunez is] kind of a different player. We never had that quality before [that] he loves to run in the space. He doesn’t like the ball much in his feet, which is unique [and] he’s really, really fast. He keeps looking at me because he knows I can get him the ball easily in the space and he can finish the situation.

“His numbers this season are improving a lot, which is great for us. I always try to watch him in training and try to watch the other guys, to be fair. Like Cody when he plays. Darwin when he plays striker, I can give the ball to him in the space, but Cody doesn’t like the ball in the space, he likes it into his feet, so it’s different.

“They’re different kind of players so you need to adapt with the players that you have. This is the main strength.” he said.

With Nunez’s growing impact evident in his improving statistics this season, Salah expressed his commitment to studying and understanding the nuances of each player’s game.

By doing so, Salah aims to optimize his contributions on the field and forge formidable partnerships that propel Liverpool towards victory.