He did not have the love that he needed - Ex-Liverpool midfielder blames Jurgen Klopp for Sadio Mane s departure × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News
He did not have the love that he needed - Ex-Liverpool midfielder blames Jurgen Klopp for Sadio Mane s departure
By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 26 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Jurgen Klopp (left) and Sadio Mane Former Liverpool midfielder Salif Diao has blamed Jurgen Klopp for Sadio Mane's departure for Bayern Munich this summer. The former Senegal international, who represented the Reds in the mid-2000s, has hinted at a breakdown in the relationship between Klopp and Mane, leading to the latter leaving. “I think he (Sadio Mane) has been here for a couple of years, and I think at some point he thought he did not have the love that he needed really, here at Anfield,” Diao told Liverpool Echo. “I’m not talking about the fans; for him, I think, it was more with the manager. FC Bayern Munich@FCBayernENWelcome to #FCBayern, Sadio Mané!13670113167Welcome to #FCBayern, Sadio Mané! “Things weren’t really going on as they should be so that’s why he decided to go for a new challenge. I think as a top player, every time you stay 4-5 years at a top club, sometimes it’s good to go for a new challenge,” he added. Before Mane's departure, Liverpool shelled out a massive €100 million on the signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica. The forward is expected to help the club in the absence of the Senegalese, but he has endured a slow start, scoring just one goal in five games this season. On the Uruguayan's start to life at Anfield, Diao reckons it wouldn't be an easy task for any player to replace Mane. “Everyone knew it would be hard,” he said. “For any player coming in, it would be hard to take his place. I think people didn’t realise the hard work he has been doing here at Liverpool." FootballFunnys@FootballFunnnysJurgen Klopp without Sadio Mane1401232Jurgen Klopp without Sadio Mane https://t.co/yM6tNkoeWq “It’s normal, he’s a top player. He’s been one of the best top three players, if not the best, over the past four years in the world. He’s proven on all levels. Of course, it would be hard for any player to come in and fill his space. It’s going to take time,” he said. How Liverpool and Sadio Mane have fared this season
Jurgen Klopp's side hasn't been the same since the Senegalese left. Sadio Mane is off to a promising start at Bayern Munich, producing a string of laudable performances. He has recorded five goals in 11 appearances across competitions this season. Jurgen Klopp's side, meanwhile, are eighth in the Premier League with nine points from six games, having recorded two victories, three draws and one defeat this term. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Bhargav × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी