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Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez have a good relationship on and off the pitch(Image: Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez has heaped praise on team-mate Mohamed Salah following Liverpool's recent victory over Southampton and opened up on a joke that the duo share.Nunez was vital in the Reds' 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday.

The victory puts Liverpool 15 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, albeit having played one game more.

Speaking after the tie, Nunez revealed that the Egyptian star's elite attitude is what separates him from his contemporaries this season.

"He has an incredible mentality," said Nunez.

Sometimes we joke with him; I tell him he doesn't give me a good pass and we laugh about it in the dressing room."

Liverpool are in pole position in the Premier League after beating Southampton on Saturday(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Often known for his unpredictability since joining Liverpool in 2022, Nunez had a mixed afternoon on Saturday at Anfield.

However, post-match, Slot, who had previously criticised Nunez's work ethic following games against Wolves and Aston Villa, commended the forward's performance as the Uruguayan star brought his season's goal tally to seven.

Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez reportedly enjoy a good relationship at Liverpool(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Article continues below

"That is also the life of a number nine," Slot said.

"But today, especially in the second half you also saw the work rate he can bring to the team."Talking with TNT Sports Mexico, Nunez reflected on Liverpool's promising league position but emphasised that there's still a long journey ahead for Liverpool to secure their 20th top-flight title.

"Today it was a bit tough to get the three points, but we managed to pull through," Nunez said.

There are many matches ahead and we all know the Premier League is very difficult, but we have to keep working."


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