Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit thinks that Sadio Mane’s sale to another team contributed significantly to Liverpool’s difficulties thus far this season.
Remember when Mane joined Bayern Munich last summer after leaving Liverpool?
Liverpool lost to Brighton 3-0 last Saturday, and as a result, they are currently languishing in ninth place in the Premier League rankings, 10 points behind the top four.
“I have heard many people say that Liverpool’s midfield has struggled this season, and I agree with that to a certain extent,” Petit told ICE 36.
“But I think the main reason Liverpool aren’t the same is [Sadio] Mane.
“Since Mane left, Liverpool aren’t playing the same way. Mane was such an important link between Liverpool’s midfield and attack. He played with so much energy on the pitch.
“He was decisive and always contributed with goals and assists.
He added, “There was a big rivalry between [Mohamed]Salah and Mane and they pushed each other, which helped the team. They used to play with a coordinated press, but that is not happening anymore.”
