Liverpool 5-0 Swansea City: 5 talking points

#4 Sadio Mane has a task on his hands

Sadio Mane

There's no other way of putting it; Liverpool's terrific trio of Coutinho, Firmino and Salah arguably give the team more balance than the fab four. The reason? Sadio Mane simply hasn't been himself in the last few months.

After a bright start to the season, Mane has seen a dip in form. His output in the final third hasn't been the same this season. Often, he has looked a bit casual in front of goal and at times, he tries the spectacular. While it has come off at times, against Spartak Moscow, for instance, where he scored a stunning volley, the penchant for the spectacular has hurt Liverpool and his own form this season.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has done well in midfield and his ability to play in the midfield means Coutinho can play in the front three. Oxlade-Chamberlain can also play in a four-man midfield, something that Mane hasn't convinced in, so unless he can improve his output, we could see the former getting more chances.