Sadio Mane set Liverpool on their way to a win over Burnley.
Sadio Mane scored Liverpool’s opener as the Reds beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor.
Liverpool overcame a late scare after conceding an equaliser, before Ragnar Klavan headed a stoppage time winner.
Mane’s contribution was especially noteworthy, the second game in a row in which he has had a major impact.
Prior to these matches the Senegal winger’s poor form had been questioned after being outshone by his three attacking teammates.
Former Reds defender Jamie Carragher was impressed, noting the recent criticism as context.
The strike was Mane’s first league goal since November, and could now get him back on track after a slow month.
He still has five league goals for the season plus three in the Champions League, while providing five assists.
There was extra onus on Mane to produce yesterday as Mohamed Salah and Coutinho missed the game entirely while Roberto Firmino was left on the bench.
The fact the winger stepped up should be pleasing to Jurgen Klopp as they enter a huge 2018.
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