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Man Utd star Aaron Wan-Bissaka risks wrath of fans with Sadio Mane comment
Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka has risked angering Red Devils' fans after his comments about Liverpool star Sadio Mane.
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Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been one of the standout players of the season but the defender risked the wrath of Red Devils' fans after his comments about Liverpool star Sadio Mane.
Wan-Bissaka recently admitted that one of his treasured possessions is Sadio Mane’s shirt.
The 22-year-old only arrived at Old Trafford from Crystal Palace last season in a deal worth £50m but insisted he had always wanted to collect Mane's shirt.
Wan-Bissaka was asked which player he most liked to swap jerseys with and he responded by revealing that he already has the Liverpool forward's shirt.
“Mane - I got his from last season,” Wan-Bissaka said.
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However, this is not the only comment that could cause tension between United fans and the defender.
Wan-Bissaka also insisted he is desperate for Premier League football to return after football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Even though it would likely see Liverpool, who are 25 points clear at the top of the table, claim their first Premier League title.
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“I want the season to continue - I am missing it already,” he said.
“For the teams that have done so well this year, I am sure they want to finish where they left off."
United are currently fifth in the table and are three points off fourth-placed Chelsea.
And while United's current position could be enough to secure them Champions League football next season, if Manchester City's appeal over their two-season European club football ban is upheld, many at the club would still like play to resume so they can attempt at securing at least fourth place.
Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Reece James believes players will need a mini pre-season to get fit after having been in isolation for such a long time.
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“If it does continue then we will need to get back up to the fitness level we were at, as we haven’t played for so long we need to be at the level where we can play week in, week-out again,” he explained.
“I think if it doesn’t re-commence, it will be tough on the teams that have been flying and hold good records.”
The Premier League has confirmed that it will not resume at the beginning of May and stated that "the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so".
* James and Wan-Bissaka were speaking on behalf of #FootballUnited, a charity initiative set up by professional footballers to help key-workers and their families through the National Emergencies Trust.