5 players who can replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool

Sadio Mane celebrating a goal for Liverpool
Sadio Mane celebrating a goal for Liverpool

#3 MARCUS THURAM, BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH

Marcus Thuram could be the man for Liverpool if Sadio Mane leaves the club
Marcus Thuram could be the man for Liverpool if Sadio Mane leaves the club

Marco Rose's Borussia Monchengladbach are well-renowned for their attacking brand of football, and Marcus Thuram has been an everpresent part of the team.

Thuram joined Borussia Monchengladbach from French side Guingamp last summer for a fee of €12 million. He has formed a brilliant front-line with Breel Embolo and Alassane Plea for Gladbach, who- for a stretch- were at the top of the Bundesliga table last season.

The 22-year-old is a versatile forward and was utilised all across the forward line by Rose last season. In 31 Bundesliga appearances, Thuram scored ten goals and provided eight assists. He is yet to be capped by France but it seems like a matter of 'when' and not 'if'.

The former Sochaux player has been suggested as an option to Liverpool to fortify their forward options while Italian giants Juventus are also keeping an eye on the France U21 international.


#2 OUSMANE DEMBELE, BARCELONA

Would Ousmane Dembele be a good replacement for Sadio Mane at Liverpool?
Would Ousmane Dembele be a good replacement for Sadio Mane at Liverpool?

One player who could do with a fresh start is Ousmane Dembele. His Barcelona stint has not gone according to plan, and it makes sense for the player and the club to part ways.

Dembele joined Barcelona in controversial transfer from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €105 million. The France international was seen as a direct replacement for the PSG-bound Neymar. His incredible talent, which included excellent creativity and dribbling skills as well as an eye for goal, meant that this transfer was criticised by very few.

However, injuries have not been kind to Dembele. The former Rennes winger has missed nearly 90 games since joining Barcelona in 2017. The Catalan giants are also said to be unhappy with the player's attitude off the pitch.

Having barely featured this season, reports suggest that Barcelona would be willing to let go of him in the summer. Manchester United, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have all been touted as potential destinations for the 23-year-old.


#1 KYLIAN MBAPPE, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

Kylian Mbappe had previously praised Liverpool and could be a great replacement if Sadio Mane leaves
Kylian Mbappe had previously praised Liverpool and could be a great replacement if Sadio Mane leaves

One of the best footballers in the world, Kylian Mbappe's rise has been meteoric. After a breakthrough season at Monaco, Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain for €180 million after a year-long loan spell with the French giants.

The France international has established himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet for both club and country. His electric pace, match intelligence and overall quality has led many critics to label him as the second-best player in the world right now, behind Lionel Messi.

The 21-year-old made 20 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 18 goals and providing five assists. Although Spanish giants Real Madrid remain the favourites for his signature, Mbappe has previously praised Liverpool, leading to rumours that the Premier League champions could make a move for him.

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