At first I questioned a move for the Southhampton #10. Sadio Mane is a twenty four year old out of Sedhiou Senegal has the speed and quickness you want in an attacking midfielder. Liverpool paid a fee of around 34 million pounds for the player. Although this is a high price tag for an inconsistent player from mid-sized club, he still has vast amounts of potential if put in the right situation. He has proved, over the last two seasons, that he can score in the premier league with the best of them. In the 2014-15, Mane put up ten goals and three assists and then this past season, he improved those marks to eleven goals and six assists. The Red's coach Jurgen Klopp loves players that have the speed to get out on the counter attack, but are not necessarily the best technical players. In the video below, you can tell Mane has just that. He has the pace and fitness Klopp adores..
I think Klopp will put him out on the wing, similar to what he did with the fast Marco Reus at Dortmund, at allow Mane to make things happen and get crosses in for his teammates. I think under the watchful eye of Klopp, the Senegal man can become one of the premier leagues best. He reminds me of a less skilled Eden Hazard. Although this may be a strech, he has shown the same playmaking abilities in the past. He can just be largely inconsistent with his play. I just think Klopp sees something special in this talented young player. In Klopp we trust.
Stat Line Prediction: 15 goals, 6 assists, and a big Klopp smile
Stay classy Jurgen.