Premier League 2018-19: 5 Liverpool players to watch out for this season

#2 Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane has infused a lot of fluidity and aggression in this Liverpool outfit. His electric pace combined with his innovative dribbles can breach any strong defense on his day. Sadio Mane’s presence has upgraded the quality of Liverpool’s forward line as it looks a balanced one.

Jurgen Klopp had stated that Mane has also infused a lot of intensity in the outfit as the 26-year-old is known for his never-say-die attitude. He has got this knack of creating chances for the forward line with his quick movements. The former Southampton player has been a smooth operator during set-pieces. Mane has also linked up quite well with midfielders like Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, James Milner.

He has combined well with the strikers too. The striker has been a threat during counter attacks too. Sadio Mane scored 10 goals in 29 games in the 2017-18 Premier League season with 7 assists to his name.

Though Mane has played well in patches last season, he never let his intensity dip and has upped the level of competitiveness within the team, that has pushed his teammates to do well.

Mane also played an influential role for Senegal in the just-concluded World Cup in Russia, taking his side to the knock-out rounds.