Mane, 30, ended his six-year stint at Anfield in June last year as he sealed a move to Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to £35 million. Operating primarily on the left flank, he registered 120 goals and 48 assists in 269 matches for the Reds, helping them lift six trophies.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are currently languishing in ninth place in the 2022-23 Premier League table with just 28 points from 18 games.
Speaking to ICE 36, Petit shared his thoughts on the Reds’ ongoing problems and insisted that Mane has been a major miss. He said:
Explaining Mane’s importance to Jurgen Klopp’s system, Petit added:
Pinpointing the Merseyside outfit’s frailties, Petit continued:
Mane has opened his Allianz Arena chapter on a positive note, scoring 11 goals and contributing four assists in 23 appearances this season.
Liverpool identify two summer targets to strengthen the squad for next term: Reports
According to The Times journalist Paul Joyce, Liverpool is prepared to launch moves for Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matheus Nunes this summer.
Bellingham, 19, has emerged as one of the best midfield talents in the world over the past season. He has registered 19 goals and 21 assists in 112 appearances across all competitions for the Bundesliga outfit.
Nunes, on the other hand, has been a key starter for Julen Lopetegui’s side since arriving from Sporting CP for £40 million earlier this summer. The 24-year-old has laid out one assist in 21 games for his club so far.
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