Liverpool heroes Nunez and Suarez ready to take the World Cup by storm

For a nation of 3.5 million people, Uruguay's World Cup record is little short of remarkable.

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Diego Alonso's squad an encouraging mix of grizzled, experienced veterans and up-and-coming talent. Luis Suarez and Darwin Nunez are the master and apprentice, agents of chaos.

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Uruguay striker Renato Nunez is following in Luis Suarez's footsteps at Liverpool. The 23-year-old has scored nine goals in his first 18 appearances for the Reds.

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His record is better than Suarez's at the same stage of his career.

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Luis Suarez says former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers told him to 'listen to an idiot like me' during his time at Anfield.

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"I really appreciate that message and the fondness he has for me," says the Uruguayan, who signed for Barcelona from Barcelona in 2009.

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Darwin Nunez and Luis Suarez are likely to start together in Uruguay's World Cup opener against South Korea on Thursday.

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