Sadio Mane is one of the most powerful players. In Liverpool they are worried about his fitness.
Star striker Sadio Mane injured himself at Liverpool’s Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday evening and had to be replaced after around half an hour.
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After a running duel with Ruben Neves, the Senegalese grabbed his thigh, had to sit briefly on the lawn and then signaled to the outside line that he could not continue. LFC coach Jürgen Klopp brought in the 33rd minute for Mane newcomer Takumi Minamino in the encounter.
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How severe Manes injury is is still open. According to BT Sport However, the removal is said to have been a precautionary measure after Mane felt pain in the thigh.
An injury update on #LFC‘s Sadio Mane from @ MattCritchley1,
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The Reds certainly hope that Africa’s footballer of the year will not be out (long): 26 scorer points go to the left wing in 30 competitive games this season, making him one of the absolute top performers.
At the time of the substitution Manes Liverpool led 1-0 at the Wolves. Captain Jordan Henderson headed the leading goal for the sovereign leaders of the English elite league after eight minutes.
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