Sadio Mane is 'carrying' Liverpool, says Garth Crooks

Garth Crooks says that Liverpool are being ‘carried’ by Sadio Mane and is the latest to do so, following in the footsteps of the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

Crooks told BBC Sport: “Two seasons ago it was Mo Salah who was carrying Liverpool. Last season it was Virgil van Dijk who had a massive influence on the success of the team.

“This season it’s Sadio Mane who is carrying Liverpool on his shoulders. His speed, power and strength have been a feature of Liverpool’s play this season and without the Senegal international, life at the top would be considerably less comfortable.

“It was Mane who caused mayhem in Tottenham’s ranks the entire match and the reason they lost. With a little help from Serge Aurier, of course.”

While it’s baseless to suggest that Liverpool rely solely on one player to win games these days, there is no denying that Mane has been a lot more influential than in the past.

His goals last season between January and March kept the Reds’ title race alive when Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino were misfiring and his work in the box on Sunday to win a penalty secured the three points for Liverpool.

The Merseysiders are top of the Premier League as things stand and the hope is that Mane and co. can continue to play superbly to help the Reds win games.

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