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Sep142018 by JBNo Comments

Mane hails ‘animal’ Firmino for making life easier

Premier League

Sadio Mane has praised the work-rate of his Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino and said that the Brazil international is like ‘an animal’. Mane has enjoyed an amazing start to the campaign, scoring four goals in as many Premier League games while last season’s golden boot winner Mohamed Salah has netted just twice. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In comparison, Firmino has registered just one goal in the league so far, although he has also made two assists to help Liverpool enjoy a winning start to the season. While Firmino hasn’t been as productive in front of goal as Mane or Salah, he does plenty of work that often goes unnoticed as Mane was keen to highlight. In an interview with Bleacher Report , Mane said: ‘Lots of people like to talk about me a...

Aug302018 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane reveals why he rejected Manchester United’s offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane concedes he rejected Manchester United because it was ‘not the right club’ for him. Louis van Gaal wanted to sign the Senegal international during the transfer summer of 2015 and even held talks with the 26-year-old who was still playing with Southampton at the time. However, Mane opted to remain with the Saints for one more campaign before he decided to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Honestly, I could not believe it,’ Mane told the Premier League Today show. ‘Some teams wanted me – Manchester [United] – the wrong team wanted me. ‘Of course, I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer. ‘But for me it was not the right club, it was not the right moment. ‘To feel this – the ri...

Jul82018 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane refuses to rule out Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Sadio Mane has admitted Real Madrid as a "great team" while also saying he has had no contact with the club about a possible move from Liverpool. Madrid could be in the market for attacking reinforcements with Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a sensational transfer to Juventus, who responded to the rumours by releasing a statement saying they are "evaluating several opportunities". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Senegal international Mane and Eden Hazard have been touted as possible targets for the La Liga giants should Ronaldo leave for Turin. Mane claims that he has held no discussions with Real Madrid. "These are just rumours. I am not aware of anything and haven't been contacted," Mane told reporters on a visit to his hometown. "I remain a Liver...

May122018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool hit by major new injury problem for Sadio Mane

Premier League, UEFA

Jurgen Klopp has been hit with a injury problem ahead of Liverpool’s important Premier League game against Brighton on Sunday. Liverpool need three points to guarantee Champions League football for next year. A defeat – and a win for Chelsea – would mean they would not make top four. The Liverpool manager revealed that the Sadio Mane has been hit with another fitness issue ahead of the final league match of the season, although he didn’t mention if it will affect his chances of playing the Champions League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked if Mane would be fit for the clash against Brighton, Klopp said: ‘We will see. It is not the same injury. It’s a fresh problem.’ The German’s comments came after Mane’s lack of participation in training ...