01 Jun 2017 12:42:54
Just to ease a few concerns people have about the possible arrival of Salah, and what it means for Mane. It keeps getting mentioned that were signing a player for the right when we need one for the left. Firstly Salah does mostly play from the right, but the same can only be said about Mane this season. (Sort of) Although Mane starts from the right he's often exploiting gaps in the centre. Our front three is fluid, with Coutinho often creating coming in from the left and Firmino dropping deep and running the channels when necessary. Now although Mane has started from the right this season, he has arguably spent more time on the left in his club career. At Salzburg he played on the left for most of his time there, they had Kampl on the right. At Southampton Mane played all three top positions. I also remember a pre season game where Mane played left wing for us and linked up excellently with Moreno throughout the game. Perhaps this was something Klopp was looking at and believes he can get the same impact from him. Remember he saw Wijnaldum as someone who could play Cm which surprised a lot of people, me included. Sorry for the long post and hopefully I didn't come across as condescending as that wasn't my intention. Just trying to ease a few fears.

Cheers.

{Ed025's Note - good post that rookie..

1.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:24:43
Nice one Rookie - Salah will add further quality and versatility to our attack no doubts. Let's see if he signs.

2.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:45:51
He might have the quality, but I am not keen on the fact they will both be away for African Cup of nations. We saw that contribute (along with other things) to a performance drop this year need other options.

3.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:46:43
This dude has been one of the best players last year in serie a last season. Excellent signing if it happens.

4.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:47:02
Cheers lads. In for a busy summer, that much is certain.

5.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:55:10
Totally agree with the original post, maybe mane was kept right side as coutinho can only play centre/ left or deeper to come inside on his strong foot to shoot. As shown later season they are planning on dropping coutinho in deeper so mane could push into a fluid 3 with firmino/ Salah or Brandt or who ever we manage to sign.

6.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 13:55:44
Ed002, Ed001 in fact any eds can you put an end to this Salah madness please and confirm we have zero interest in him. Please.

{Ed002's Note - I am not so sure that it is true.}

7.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 14:54:37
Lol. Meaning not sure we do have interest or we dont? Sorry mate not clear, unlesd its me.

8.) 01 Jun 2017
01 Jun 2017 21:20:34
Mate you asked for confirmation we have zero interest and ed said he is not sure its true, not sure what you need further from him.

{Ed025's Note - reports are saying liverpool are in advanced talks IAC but as ED002 has said nothing is confirmed yet mate..