Liverpool gets their MVP back after waiting out he’s suspension of a three–match ban. Klopp now has a fully, fit, frontline, with Sadio Mane back.
That’s including a fit Daniel Sturridge. Surprise, surprise! The only other play that’s missing who is key, is Adam Lallana.
No secret of Liverpool’s problems at the back, you would think why’s Mane coming back so important? Well, when watching Liverpool without the African player, they appear to have less drive and desire.
Now he’s back and looking to make up for lost time. The club and the manager have every reason to be joyful.
In mentioning this, it could certainly be the sole reason Klopp subbed him off during the Champions League fixture, bearing in mind they travelled all the way to Mother Russia.
Many bemoaned the reasoning of keeping on the Brazilian forward, Roberto Firmino instead of Sadio Mane. But the manager knew exactly what he was doing,;
"“Sadio Mane has spent too long without a game so he needs to adapt to such intensity.“That’s why we had to replace him.”"
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Mane has become irreplaceable since arriving last season at Melwood. He was and will always be key to Klopp’s system. Both him and Philippe Coutinho possess the class to push Liverpool forward, with the latter showing he’s almost back to his best.
Should Liverpool unleash their 'Fab Four'? Why Klopp should start Coutinho, Mane, Salah and Firmino together https://t.co/618eMDod9i pic.twitter.com/CunXGKbyaN
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) September 26, 2017
Once Mane settles and finds that African rhythm, the team will follow suit and start doing what they did last season. The suspension was felt with the type of performance that was on display, but it was saved by thee Egyptian.
That’s exactly why the manager Klopp brought in Salah, he prepped for the suspension and for the next time they miss their main figure..
With the three up front not on target in the week, they will be looking to get set in form and hit the ground running at St James’ Park. Newcastle will be a testing clash for the Red’s but they boast a Mane side this Sunday coming.
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Klopp needs to get it right with personnel, or Rafa could exploit him at the back in set pieces. Rafa’s captain has been good for Newcastle during corners, this will be the most interesting to see when Liverpool concede a corner.