Sheffield United defender George Baldock has raved about Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, in an interview with Sky Sports.
Blades have taken on Liverpool twice this season, and have been beaten both times.
Sheffield United actually caused Liverpool a few problems when they met at Bramall Lane back in August, but Baldock admits that coming up against Mane has been extremely difficult.
“Sadio Mane has got everything,” he said.
“He can turn on a sixpence; he’s quicker than anyone I’ve seen. He scores goals, he works hard, he’s as strong as anything. What makes it hard is that he doesn’t always want the ball to feet; he runs in behind, makes diagonal runs.
“He’s always asking the question of you defensively. I just think he’s world-class.”
Baldock is not the first player to talk up the ability of Mane, after coming up against the Reds.
The Liverpool forward has been in wonderful form this term, with his performances a major reason behind why Jurgen Klopp’s side have been so dominant in the Premier League.
Mane has hit 15 goals in 29 league games, and also claimed nine assists during that time.
The Senegalese international will next be in action on Sunday, when Liverpool take on relegation threatened Aston Villa.
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