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John Aldridge names which Liverpool star impressed him the most in win over Tottenham
JOHN ALDRIDGE believes Georginio Wijnaldum put in his best performance for Liverpool in the 2-0 win over Tottenham at the weekend.
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Sadio Mane grabbed the headlines with Liverpool's two goals in Jurgen Klopp's first Premier League win of 2017 against Tottenham.
But Liverpool legend Aldridge was far more impressed with the composure from Wijnaldum in the middle of the park.
The performance against Tottenham drew comparisons to Liverpool's early season form before their dip since the New Year.
John Aldridge singled out Georginio Wijnaldum for praise after Liverpool's win over Tottenham
Wijnaldum set up Sadio Mane's first goal with a defence-splitting pass
And Aldridge singled out Wijnaldum for playing a crucial role in helping Liverpool dominate Tottenham all over the park.
"It feels a little unfair to pick out individuals after such a good team performance, if I'm being honest," Aldridge told the Liverpool Echo.
"But I just couldn't let Gini Wijnaldum go unmentioned after Saturday.
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"What a display. By far his best in a red shirt. Top class.
"I remember when he signed, a lot of people thought he would be the kind who goes missing in the big games, a flat-track bully.
"If anything he's been the opposite – his better performances have come against the big boys. Against Spurs, he was fantastic.
"For me, I think this lad needs to realise just how good he is."
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