As a student of the game and a player whose dedication, professionalism and strive for betterment knows few bounds, it was no surprise to learn that Salah was keen to tap into the expertise of Wenger, whose iconic career at the Gunners sees him revered as one of the most forward-thinking coaches of the 21st century in English football.

"I asked him: ‘what’s the difference between a good player and a really good player?’” Salah recalled in a roundtable chat with official club channels earlier this season.

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"The very, very good player is always focused on the game," Wenger is said to have told Salah.

"The first thing that was on the list was to win the Premier League with Liverpool," Salah told Sky Sports.

The problem is, in order to show that you’re good enough to start every week, you need to be given the opportunity."

Slot may feel he has to deliver a few home truths to Nunez going forward but there is no need to throw the baby out with the bath water just yet

With so much still to play for, the former Benfica star will be needed and called upon to deliver.

In order to do so, Nunez may need to learn the difference between a good player and a really good player