Sadio Mane
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I know Suarez occasionally showed some crazy skills to unlock defences or score goals himself, but it was the simple stuff he constantly did, such as initiating and demanding the ball back with one-two's around the edge of the box that any professional can do, which worked so often.
Gerard used to do the same. It also opens up a shit load of space should the other player decide not to return the pass and place it elsewhere.
I don't understand how the players, having watched him do it, an been involved in such interplay, decide not to do it themselves.
Why do they always try to be the one that want to make that final pass, to dribble into a wall of players, etc.
Don't know if Mane is proactive like that. But hope he is. And if he is, his acceleration/pace will benefit us greatly in all situations.
So you can come across like the astute know-it-all in hindsight? How clever.
Why don't you tell us who these players are now that are available for 15M who are better than Mane, and fit your age profile?
Well its not hindsight when its already obvious now, without knowing who will move.
If you want to list the players now, i'll tell you which ones are better deals.
I'm a right and your wrong, I'm not going to tell you why I'm right, just demand you tell me something so that I can tell you it's wrong. - Every Rosco post ever.
You even got this wrong
So is the overall feeling one of slight apathy?
Yes, please.
I actually feel excited about the prospect of Mane lining up in a Liverpool shirt. What I think is causing the apathy is the fact he has come from Southampton. At the end of the day, we have been crying out for a tricky, pacey wide attacking player who can actually put the ball in the net. We have found one and Klopp is making sure we get him. If we can block out the Southampton player/ price tag noise then this is a very good signing that improves our team.
Yeah, I think people might be more excited if he came from Germany or something, and hardly anyone had seen him play or heard of him.
I understand the reasons why fans are sceptical - I have concerns about his temperament and consistency too - but there's also plenty to be optimistic about, as you mentioned.
Agreed. The fact that we're paying yet another big fee to Soton is probably why a lot of fans are finding it hard to be excited.
As you say plenty of positives when looking past that. Very good player that can be great and offers something we desperately lack.
Not from me. I'm very happy with this signing.
I never expected a "wow" factor from this summer's signings anyway TBH. I didn't think we'd necessarily be after the kind of big names which would make that likely, nor was I bothered by the idea. We need to get things right - making a splash is neither here nor there. Get Klopp what he needs, period.
I'm sure we have a couple more signings to come - I really hope so - but it will be very interesting to see what Klopp's first XI will look like on the opening day of the season.
I suppose that also depends on who we sell too, but anyway.
Ignoring the price tag and the fact he comes from southampton he is exactly the type of player that we need. My only concern is that he had a lot more space to exploit with his pace at southampton as teams attack them. But with us a lot of teams sit back, so will he be as effective?
I hope someone buys him a good alarm clock
Very happy with this. I love a new signing and one that might actually be fucking ace as well.
Probably not, which was my concern, too. But I'm all for adding another lively attacking player to the squad. so long as we also go for one or two more players who are proven game changers. We've shown for several years running that we've a timid squad that buckles under real pressure. We need strong, powerful, passionate winners to come into this side.
I'm sure that was factored into the negotiations.
Well if we're going down that road let's not forget Benitez passing on a glorious opportunity to sign Aguero from Independiente for 15M
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