Darwin Nunez has jokingly claimed that his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah is better than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Uruguayan, who made the move to Anfield during the summer for an initial £64m, made his return to Merseyside earlier this month following a difficult maiden World Cup campaign with his nation.
However in the two games back in action for Jurgen Klopp's side, the 23-year-old has continued to be a menace for opposition defenders despite being unable to add to his tally of nine goals this term.
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But prior to Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa on Boxing Day, one supporter, who appeared to be waiting outside the Reds' Midlands-based hotel, asked Nunez his opinion on who he thought was the best footballer in the world at the moment.
In the age-old debate surrounding Messi and Ronaldo, a recent trend has seen social media users ask footballers who they believe is the better of the two generational players. Yet Nunez's answer, although appeared to be tongue in cheek, was not what had been expected.
Making his way out of the hotel to sign autographs, the supporter asked the Uruguayan "Messi or Ronaldo?" to which the Liverpool striker paused briefly before responding with "Salah, Salah" and a broad smile.
Nunez and Salah will be expected to start Liverpool's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Anfield on Friday evening.
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