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Ian Wright: Why this Liverpool star was ‘phenomenal’ against Tottenham
IAN WRIGHT heaped praise on Liverpool star Sadio Mane for his display against Tottenham.
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Liverpool ran out comfortable 2-0 winners against Tottenham at Anfield yesterday.
Mane helped himself to a quick-fire double as Jurgen Klopp’s men got their season back on track after a dismal start to 2017.
The striker, who missed seven games for the Reds due to the Africa Cup of Nations, ripped Spurs to shreds.
Sadio Mane was too hot too handle for Tottenham
Sadio Mane came up trumps for Liverpool against Tottenham
Mane is phenomenal and he got a nice hug from his manager after
And former Arsenal forward turned pundit Wright was impressed with Mane’s directness and sharp eye for goal.
“Mane was the one with the extra bit of pace threatening in behind and so was Adam [Lallana],” Wright told BBC’s Match of the Day.
“Liverpool weren’t doing that recently and that’s because Mane wasn’t there.
“With the goal, Ben Davies had no chance trying to mark him what with his strength, pace and composure.
Ian Wright thought Sadio Mane was 'phenomenal' against Tottenham
Mane is phenomenal and he got a nice hug from his manager after
“He’s excellent at sensing danger and nicking the ball.
“Tottenham couldn’t deal with Mane - they were back to their top stuff Liverpool.
“Mane is phenomenal and he got a nice hug from his manager after.”
Liverpool’s win sees them climb into the top four, just a point behind second-placed Tottenham and 10 behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.
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