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Thus says Kemo
It's Liverpool the team. Not just him.His form has totally fallen off a cliff. Is it tiredness or was his previous form not his true level?
It's Liverpool the team. Not just him.His form has totally fallen off a cliff. Is it tiredness or was his previous form not his true level?
That's a bit harsh, Salah has avoided becoming complete shite. Think Mané is suffering because he's losing the explosive acceleration that made him so good.It's Liverpool the team. Not just him.
This. It's a shame because he was amazing to watch, that goal against Bayern was magic in 2019. Now he struggles to dribble and his touch has become heavy. A big part of why Liverpool have struggled for goals this season.It's probably a similar case to Alexis Sanchez, Mane played the 2019 African Cup of Nations all the way to the final, the year before he played in the World Cup, he played nearly every game for Liverpool then, they didn't rotate the front 3 at all as they got to the Champions League final in consecutive seasons. All while playing a high press, high intensity game.
It's no surprise in that context that he's dropped off, especially when you consider also that he's won the Champions League and Premier League. Where's the incentive to push it to the next limit at 29 years old? Liverpool have had bad luck with injuries but they've also struggled with players reaching the summit and not having the hunger to do it all over again. Klopp probably needs to clear out a few big name players if possible, like Ferguson did on various occasions, to freshen it up.
Cough cough medial programme fallow year. Everyone somehow looks crap at the same time?It's Liverpool the team. Not just him.
To be fair their team structure was badly messed up by the loss of Van Dijk. It resulted in a snow ball effect on their form that in turn sapped their confidence. I expect normal service to resume next season for most of that squadCough cough medial programme fallow year. Everyone somehow looks crap at the same time?
I don’t really believe it currently but it would be awful suspicious if they all start looking like world beaters again next year when there’s been so little quality anytime I’ve seen them this year. They’ve turned into a strange team. Another one that’s a bookies dream
Spot on. A bit of a rest up, some more coffee and higher grade cocaine should see us doing better next season.Shortage of caffeine in Liverpool this year combined with no rest for about 5 years. Running on empty.
Seriously though its just lack of a holiday. You guys play an intense style and Mane more than most has had little rest. A good summer this term and he'll be fine for next season.Spot on. A bit of a rest up, some more coffee and higher grade cocaine should see us doing better next season.
Yep, I was agreeing. I've never seen us playing such mental football for such a sustained period. We've been lucky with injuries in that regard too, injuries catching up with us this season obviously.Seriously though its just lack of a holiday. You guys play an intense style and Mane more than most has had little rest. A good summer this term and he'll be fine for next season.
For sure. I think you'll make top 4 given your fixtures but don't see any rest incoming. Too many teams going for one spot for it to be guaranteed before the end. Although I'll be surprised if you aren't in the top 4 after game week 35 or 36. Maybe he'll get the final match off.Yep, I was agreeing. I've never seen us playing such mental football for such a sustained period. We've been lucky with injuries in that regard too, injuries catching up with us this season obviously.
I'm shocked we're still able to fight for top four, in a way that is a double edged sword too now. On one hand we desperately need it after Real knock us out on Wednesday. But on the other, I was hoping we could have wound down our season by late April, giving the youngsters a run out and sending Mane, etc, on an extended summer break (to their back gardens obviously).
Also a massive diverAmazing to research about Mane and his journey to being a footballer. A very humble and nice man as well!
I know Salah has a reputation for diving, and maybe my memory is failing me, but didn't realise Mane also was deemed a diver!Also a massive diver
Yep, basically anyone who isn't called Penandes is a diver.I know Salah has a reputation for diving, and maybe my memory is failing me, but didn't realise Mane also was deemed a diver!
Really, really hope so.I reckon the entire Liverpool team will return to a pressing powerhouse next year when they get back on their Salbutamol/clen and caffiene. Covid messed up their cycle.
I mean, you lot call him a diver so anyone who isn't and is called Fernandes, no?Yep, basically anyone who isn't called Penandes is a diver.
It's like an Attenborough timelapse segment seeing his forehead get bigger and bigger.Amazing to research about Mane and his journey to being a footballer. A very humble and nice man as well!
What does nationality of the ref have to do with it?Dirty dive from Rashford and even dirtier attempt to claim for it. Looked up and didn't see an English ref.
Best thing is, it wasn't even Rashford's top five dives this season. Expecting to see articles in the daily papers tomorrow.
I think others get it.What does nationality of the ref have to do with it?
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Sounds like a terrible deal for LiverpoolSeeing some suggestion that he's wanted by Bayern, with Gnabry going the other way possibly.
I'd rather keep Mane right now. Him and Diaz have been carrying Salah recently in terms of goal scoring.Sounds like a terrible deal for Liverpool
Left winger is no position Bayern right now is in need. It is a transfer I would not understand in a time where no big bags of money lay around.Mane‘s agent represents Gnabry (and Laimer) as well, if I am not mistaken. Don‘t see Bayern going for him.
Left winger is no position Bayern right now is in need. It is a transfer I would not understand in a time where no big bags of money lay around.
Doesn't that mean that Mané is already gone? Falk isn't reliable?
I think Salah is much better on the ball and a better dribbler but Mane has a directness about his game, which seems at times more dangerous and effective. Would be a massive blow if he leaves, hope he does nowI think you would miss him more than Salah which is odd to say as I think Salah is better.