Jurgen Klopp says that Sadio Mane had to learn that he is world class

Jurgen Klopp says that Sadio Mane had to learn that he is world class and that once the Senegal attacker discovered the full extent of his ability, his game went up another level.

Last season was Mane’s best season in terms of personal achievement as he scored 20 goals and helped Liverpool reach the Champions League final by scoring 10 goals.

He went through a rough patch over the festive period after suffering a loss of confidence but he remained a threat throughout, with his pace and ability to beat a man posing a constant threat to defenders.

Klopp has now said that while he always knew how good Mane is, the player himself unlocked more of his potential when he realised just how good he is.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Xherdan Shaqiri after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Cardiff City at Anfield on October 27, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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“He is an outstanding player, I never had any other opinion,” Klopp told Premier League Productions. “Since he came in he helped the team so much, he improved so much. He is an outstanding offensive player.

“If you ask me if he is a striker, yes, from time to time; is he a midfielder, yes, from time to time; he can probably play a slightly deeper position as well – we don’t have to play him there because we have other players there but he could play it as well.

“He is physically strong, technically strong, he is unbelievably quick, he is quick in mind as well, and he is a good shooter with both feet. That makes a good player and he is a fantastic person.

“He needed more confidence when he came in, the start was really good but I think he was a bit surprised by himself. Everything was good until the first time his shape dropped a little bit and then he struggled a bit with that because he needed to get used to that he is a world-class player.

“Now, he knows that much better. That helps us. He is a really good player.”

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