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Sadio Mane optimistic about Liverpool’s Champions League prospects

Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane has said that Liverpool have tried to forget about last season’s shortcomings in the Champions League but they remain motivated to go one better during the current campaign. The Reds surprised many as they reached the final of the elite competition last term but they could not cross the final hurdle against Real Madrid after a forgettable goalkeeping performance from Loris Karius.

Thereafter, there had been a huge sense of disappointment around the club but Mane has now highlighted that they have moved on from the unwanted situation. Speaking to Goal.com, he said: “We have tried to forget about thatand we are doing our best this season to try to go to the final again—and why not win it? Of course, last season, nobody expected it from us, and maybe this year they do. But that’s not pressure.
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Posted on November 24, 2018 by

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Sadio Mane backs Mohamed Salah to recover from World Cup comeback

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has backed Mohamed Salah to recover from Egypt’s group stage exit at the summer World Cup. The 25-year-old was being fancied to star for his nation at the tournament but it was not meant to happen with a shoulder injury hampering his gametime for the Pharaohs.

Salah was left out on the bench during the late 1-0 defeat to Uruguay in the opening game and although he scored from the penalty spot against Russia, they eventually suffered a 3-1 loss which ousted them from the tournament. Salah and co. still have another consolation game against Saudi Arabia before returning home and Mane has now wished the best for his teammate for the future.
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Posted on July 26, 2018 by

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