It wouldn’t be too controversial to say right now that Sadio Mane is Liverpool’s most important player.
Whilst it was Philippe Coutinho who was centre of attention during the summer, the major target of Barcelona, with the Catalan club failing to get their man, it’s Mane grabbing attention for his performances.
That may not change too much with Coutinho back, although a Premier League ban for Mane comes at an unfortunate time.
Fitting Jurgen Klopp’s system perfectly, the 25 year old’s pace drives fear into opponents and translates into real advantages for Liverpool in terms of goals and creating space for others.
Mane was again good against Sevilla in midweek and received widespread praise in the Spanish media. Mundo Deportivo have even picked the Liverpool man out in their Champions League Team of the Week.
A new effort for the Catalan newspaper, Mane is one of three Premier League players who made the selection, with Mundo Deportivo saying he was a ‘whirlwind’ that Sevilla couldn’t control.
