Liverpool: Mo Salah invites the pressure in the absence of Sadio Mane
Easing Sadio Mane back into action has never been this effortless for Klopp. Now with the whole team showing excellent form as starters and backup, he can take his time with Mane’s return.
Depending on what Klopp wants to achieve in the Premier League will help determine what types of teams Klopp puts out. To him, the league is far from decided and there are many points left to play for.
If he is going to ride with this, as well as trying to stay unbeaten in the league run, it will force his hand into playing his Mane card. Why? Three world-class forwards are always better than one or two. Any goalscoring terminal is a welcomed one.
Mane should not be used prematurely
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The Premier League leaders are up against the bottom-of-the-table holders, Norwich. Having the worst defence in the league doesn’t exactly say the Anfield side needs to bring Mane in early. They have many options to consider before a Mane return.
The first leg of the Champions League away to Atletico Madrid is where his services are needed more. The club has reported he is currently working hard with James Milner (another recent Liverpool injury) in training.
"While the majority of players have take the opportunity to holiday abroad immediately after last Saturday’s 4-0 Premier League home win over Southampton, James Milner and Sadio Mane have been at Melwood this week to continue their rehabilitation from recent injuries. Milner, sidelined for a month with a muscle problem, also took part in training on Monday with young Reds, and was in attendance at Anfield for Tuesday’s match, giving the youngsters a pep talk in the dressing room. However, both Milner and Mane will also be given a winter break, albeit starting a few days later than their colleagues. (Via: Liverpool Echo)"
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The rest of the squad is still enjoying their winter break while Mane and Milner put in the hours for a Norwich return. I feel Klopp will hold on longer before giving the best African player the nod while his other African great does the business in his vacancy.