Liverpool managerJurgen Klopp gave a more official rationale for the row between
Mane and Salah after the match.
Perhaps more concerning, however, is the fact that moving
Mane into the centre of the field takes him away from his position on the left of the attack, a position that the Senegalese attacker has all but perfected over the last couple of seasons under Klopp.
Let's do it!" In
Mane's absence, Divock Origi starred on the left flank against Norwich by forcing an own goal from Grant Hanley and then heading home Liverpool's fourth.
"He is in good shape,"Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com of
Mane's physical state.
He has made
Mane the focal point of a fearsome, yet ever-changing attack amid the shuffling of Ismaila Sarr, Keita Balde and Krepin Diatta around the consistent presence of Mbaye Niang and
Mane.In the absence of the suspended Kalidou Koulibaly, the forward will be forced to assume added responsibilities to get his hands on the trophy, an obsession for Senegal and their coach, who was the captain of the runners-up 17 years ago.
Mane, who had missed from the spot in the previous game against Kenya, was denied after the referee opted against sending the keeper off.
Manchester United were also in the hunt, with
Mane even discussing a potential switch to Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, who too was a fan of the Saints speedster.
However, having recently reached 100 games for Liverpool,
Mane insisted that he wants to become idolised by Reds fans for years to come.
Mane joined the Reds from Southampton in summer 2016 and has hit 40 goals in 89 appearances.
* Liverpool went top after 4-1 win over Cardiff * Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a close-range finish * Sadio
Mane added superb second for Juergen Klopp's side * Cardiff responded through Callum Paterson * Xherdan Shaqiri and
Mane scored late to seal easy victory * Liverpool visit Arsenal next, Cardiff host Leicester LIVERPOOL 4 CARDIFF CITY 1 Liverpool, Safar 18, 1440, Oct 27, 2018, SPA -- Sadio
Mane scored a brace of goals and Mohamed Salah continued his return to form as Liverpool moved to the summit of the Premier League with a comfortable 4-1 victory against lowly Cardiff City at Anfield on Saturday.
Liverpool forward Sadio
Mane has undergone surgery for a hand injury sustained on international duty with Senegal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
The
Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights celebrations will take place on Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown on Friday and Saturday, Aug.
Sadio
Mane will be marked by up to three men today as Japan bid to shackle the Senegal star.
Ramdas
Mane's company makes toilets out of thermocol with cement coating, in two hours.
