Author Topic: Sadio Mané (Read 1759119 times)

fowlermagic · « **Reply #10800 on:** May 17, 2021, 06:54:00 pm »

Hopefully it will come good as he did finish well yesterday so its there bubbling under the surface. In the same move you could see he was just jogging back as the West Brom lads were getting out so maybe if he put 110% in then he would have been onside. When things are not going your way then you got to work even harder. The lad is a second top scorer this season so not going anywhere.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #10801 on:** May 17, 2021, 06:58:11 pm »

Quote from: RainbowFlick on May 17, 2021, 03:06:55 pm

He's been a bit better the last couple games but in key moments he does really ugly things that stick in the mind so his slight improvement gets forgotten.

Carrying the ball and dribbling he did well mainly. You can tell there's some sort of mental block as soon as he reaches the penalty area though. Maybe we should try and get him to play as wide as possible the next two games.

He also is still hustling for the. ball so I wouldn't shrug off his efforts lately.

He looked poor but better. Maybe it's because we know how good he can be.

Poor first touch, struggles to beat a man 1v1, loose passing and can't hit a barn door atm.

Hopefully, he snaps out of it on Wednesday.

Crimson · « **Reply #10802 on:** May 17, 2021, 07:43:57 pm »

Could see how far he's fallen with that counter in the second half. Immediately when Mané got the ball the attack slowed down and I think we ended up losing the ball.

Really feel for Mané. Still believe he'll come good next season!

Cafe De Paris · « **Reply #10803 on:** May 17, 2021, 10:13:03 pm »

I hate to say it but it looks like you have to move the fkn goalposts and tell him to shoot the other side so it goes in! His confidence in front of goal looks drained. Again is this something to do with COVID.

Illmatic · « **Reply #10804 on:** May 17, 2021, 10:37:01 pm »

Created our first goal, won the corner for the second. Had a half chance in first half, which the keeper probably saves if he found the target.

I just think we finish poorly as a team. Bobby, Gini and Trent all had pretty good sights at goal where they missed the target. I think even Salah could score more at times also.

Think people are nitpicking a little at Mane performance yesterday if scores I doubt there would be a negative post here.

newterp · « **Reply #10805 on:** May 17, 2021, 10:43:46 pm »

We need monster performances from him the next 2 games - goals, assists, take-ons etc.

We have to give Mo some help and put these teams under the gun.

sashraf1066 · « **Reply #10806 on:** May 17, 2021, 11:13:56 pm »

I love his all round effort but wish he'd try harder to get onside.

stjohns · « **Reply #10807 on:** May 17, 2021, 11:35:20 pm »

Wonderful player for us. Might help if he smiled a bit more. Or is he just a miserable fucker?😉

Bobinhood · « **Reply #10808 on:** May 17, 2021, 11:57:05 pm »

Think hes fighting through it and slowly but surely coming around, myself. Guy whose been supremely confident to the point of it being innate since he was about 4 years old suddenly loses his confidence, it aint that easy. His recent performances make me think he will be back in full next season. There was one turn in the box where the ball got away from him because he knocked it too far, actually encouraged me greatly because it was an amazing move that he'd given up trying stuff like that, and he didn't miss it by much even though it appeared fairly poor in result. Plus hes redoubled his physical efforts if thats even possible and never hints at showing pain although he gets kicked constantly. Just not quite clicking on the instinct part of it, thinking far too much.

The angry look on his face is simply inner pain imo, that its not happening like it should but hes not about to show that to an opponent. I want happy Mane back too though, it'll come.

Morgana · « **Reply #10809 on:** May 18, 2021, 01:47:13 am »

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 17, 2021, 08:31:17 am

Fear not. Sadio is just lulling Burnley into a false sense of security.

4 sharp finishes from 4 acute and impossible angles coming up.

I feel like Sadio’s had the stuffing knocked out of him this season by VAR and poor refereeing (from the bogus offside that cancelled Hendo’s brilliant goal in the derby to the constant beating he’s taken off defenders and got nothing from the refs) to the point where he’s lost all his confidence. He needs rest too. He’ll be back to his best with a good few weeks off over the summer.

Red Being · « **Reply #10810 on:** May 18, 2021, 05:45:09 am »

Was surprised to see he is our highest rated player for the season on the app I check scores on, fotmob. Same is the case on whoscored.com. Seems, he has put in the effort at least.

Vinay · « **Reply #10811 on:** May 18, 2021, 05:48:14 am »

If he were Irish, his name would have been Sadie O'Maney.

I'll get my coat.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #10812 on:** May 18, 2021, 07:48:20 am »

Quote from: Vinay on May 18, 2021, 05:48:14 am

If he were Irish, his name would have been Sadie O'Maney.

I'll get my coat.

O'Mahoney surely? (Not shirley, surely

)

Crimson · « **Reply #10813 on:** May 18, 2021, 07:54:55 am »

Are the players fully vaccinated? Would make it easier for them during Holiday..

killer-heels · « **Reply #10814 on:** May 18, 2021, 08:56:22 am »

Quote from: Crimson on May 18, 2021, 07:54:55 am

Are the players fully vaccinated? Would make it easier for them during Holiday..

Milner will be close to eligible for one now. Not the rest as here they are going in age order. So many of the players will be the last to get vaccinated.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #10815 on:** May 18, 2021, 01:27:17 pm »

Fly to the States for a couple of weeks holidays and they could get a free shot if they buy a pizza in some states at the moment. Heard one of my old local pubs is holding a shots clinic last week, a vaccination with your pint for feck sake.

Surely all top athletes who travel abroad for their work should be liable for a shot soon enough.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #10816 on:** May 18, 2021, 05:21:36 pm »

Quote from: fowlermagic on May 18, 2021, 01:27:17 pm

Fly to the States for a couple of weeks holidays and they could get a free shot if they buy a pizza in some states at the moment. Heard one of my old local pubs is holding a shots clinic last week, a vaccination with your pint for feck sake.

Surely all top athletes who travel abroad for their work should be liable for a shot soon enough.

They give free baseball tickets out here in NY if you get a shot

I just went to the local hospital to get them though! The age limit for vaccines is long gone, anyone has been able to get one for weeks.

newterp · « **Reply #10817 on:** May 19, 2021, 01:25:00 am »

Quote from: Dim Glas on May 18, 2021, 05:21:36 pm

They give free baseball tickets out here in NY if you get a shot

I just went to the local hospital to get them though! The age limit for vaccines is long gone, anyone has been able to get one for weeks.

we even got our 14.5 years old's their first shot last week.

Jon2lfc · « **Reply #10818 on:** May 19, 2021, 10:28:32 am »

Quote from: Vinay on May 18, 2021, 05:48:14 am

If he were Irish, his name would have been Sadie O'Maney.

I'll get my coat.

Bit of a random post!

If he were a personal trainer his name would be Cardio Mane

newterp · « **Reply #10819 on:** May 19, 2021, 11:26:56 am »

Quote from: Jon2lfc on May 19, 2021, 10:28:32 am

Bit of a random post!

If he were a personal trainer his name would be Cardio Mane

Weird indeed. Like if he showed us his butt - Sadio Moone

67CherryRed · « **Reply #10820 on:** May 19, 2021, 11:53:52 am »

When he's miserable....Sad Man

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #10821 on:** May 19, 2021, 10:18:51 pm »

Looks like a different player with fans. Very tidy performance.

harryc · « **Reply #10822 on:** May 19, 2021, 10:22:37 pm »

Summer off and hopefully he is back to the Mane we all remember.

Caligula? · « **Reply #10823 on:** May 19, 2021, 10:23:34 pm »

Finishing is still not there but the build up play has been much better these last two matches.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #10824 on:** May 19, 2021, 10:23:48 pm »

Lovely assist for Nat’s goal. Looked pretty good tonight, hopefully a good break will do him the world of good.

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #10825 on:** May 20, 2021, 12:39:16 am »

Was OK. Good assist.

But no electric pace, accelerating off a standing start to leave defenders wrong footed.
No quick reflexes to Intuitively adjust body position to divert the ball towards.
Pressing ok, but nothing extraordinary or spectacular.

At the moment, I almost think it might be better to slightly tweak our formation to have Salah more central and freer from defensive responsibilities.

i.e Let Mane and Firmino do even more of the donkey work, and let Salah stay even higher up the pitch, on the shoulder of the last defender.
Counter the Crystal Palace counter attack / set piece attacks by deliberately leaving Salah on the halfway line, and go long...

May work if Mane plays the Dirk Kuyt role diligently.

Bjornar · « **Reply #10826 on:** May 20, 2021, 12:40:49 am »

Played a big part in two of the goals, good to see.

Bjornar · « **Reply #10827 on:** May 20, 2021, 12:45:47 am »

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 20, 2021, 12:39:16 am

May work if Mane plays the Dirk Kuyt role diligently.

No disrespect to Kuyt, but that's just a stupid thing to say about one of our star players.

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 20, 2021, 12:39:16 am

But no electric pace, accelerating off a standing start to leave defenders wrong footed.

That was literally what he did for the second goal.

thaddeus · « **Reply #10828 on:** May 20, 2021, 12:46:34 am »

Two assists in his last two games. He's not at his best by any means but that's a good output.

There was one in the first half where he rolled Westwood then accelerated away where it looked like Sadio of old. Of course, Westwood cynically tripped him and of course it wasn't a yellow card. I doubt we'll see his confidence magically return with one game left this season but he's certainly contributing.

rossipersempre · « **Reply #10829 on:** May 20, 2021, 07:25:14 am »

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 20, 2021, 12:39:16 am

May work if Mane plays the Dirk Kuyt role diligently.

Good grief.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #10830 on:** May 20, 2021, 08:05:36 am »

Quote from: Dim Glas on May 19, 2021, 10:23:48 pm

Lovely assist for Nat’s goal. Looked pretty good tonight, hopefully a good break will do him the world of good.

Definitely. He’s too good not to find that form again. Confident he’ll be back to his best or near it next season at some point. It’s easy to forget he’s world class when he is.

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #10831 on:** May 20, 2021, 08:59:28 am »

Quote from: rossipersempre on May 20, 2021, 07:25:14 am

Good grief.

I m missing Dirk guys.
Its been ages since we had a proper "defensive striker"
Firmino does not count.

Mane can be it!

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #10832 on:** May 20, 2021, 09:04:36 am »

Quote from: Bjornar on May 20, 2021, 12:45:47 am

No disrespect to Kuyt, but that's just a stupid thing to say about one of our star players.

That was literally what he did for the second goal.

He tried to, and it worked as proven by the assist.
But the pace and change in direction that we know he had before would have left the defender on his behind and allowed Mane to shoot or pull back with precision. Instead of a floaty hopeful cross that Nat did excellently with.
Sounds like nitpicking and I probably am! But its only because I see in Mane the total freakish phenom he was before. The real madrid final we lost or the legendary Bayern goal past Neuer....
This is a different player.

jjasonuk · « **Reply #10833 on:** May 21, 2021, 10:50:49 am »

I feel that Sadio has missed fans more than anybody, I am putting a bet on a Mane goal on Sunday

liverbloke · « **Reply #10834 on:** May 21, 2021, 10:57:20 am »

no player - well, hardly any - can have great season after great season after great season

mane may have had a dip this year but - as has been said ad infinitum - this fucker of a season we've had hasn't helped ANY of our players

so i expect him to be on the up after the summer

B0151? · « **Reply #10835 on:** May 21, 2021, 02:05:49 pm »

I would still maintain his general play hasn't been as bad as it seems. Still working hard, still creating chances, still getting in good positions. He even still beats his man more than maybe people realise.

But anyway, for all we might cry when he goes to the Afcon next Jan. I think he needs this summer rest badly so could work in our favour if it means he starts next season in tip top shape.

Bjornar · « **Reply #10836 on:** May 23, 2021, 12:55:17 am »

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 20, 2021, 09:04:36 am

Sounds like nitpicking and I probably am! But its only because I see in Mane the total freakish phenom he was before.

I think so, you make him sound like Messi, and he never was quite that even at his world class best.

Though not prevalent, there were posts in 2017 as well pondering whether we should try to upgrade on him.

Don't think it's a given we have seen his best season for us yet, and that's an exciting thought.

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #10837 on:** May 23, 2021, 01:21:15 am »

Quote from: Bjornar on May 23, 2021, 12:55:17 am

I think so, you make him sound like Messi, and he never was quite that even at his world class best.

Though not prevalent, there were posts in 2017 as well pondering whether we should try to upgrade on him.

Are you kidding? This guy is as "world class" as it gets. No idea where he went!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts38yEkz8So

Bjornar · « **Reply #10838 on:** May 23, 2021, 02:25:11 am »

Quote from: macmanamanaman on May 23, 2021, 01:21:15 am

This guy is as "world class" as it gets.

Yes, I just said that. There were some misses and bad moments in between the goals back then as well, like with every player. If you erase that and compare him now with only the best moments from the past then of course you're going to be disappointed.

harleydanger · « **Reply #10839 on:** May 23, 2021, 05:07:28 am »

One of the things that is important about Mane to the way we play is he is good in the air, dangerous in the 6 yard box, being on the opposite wing to Trent. To me that’s one of the main things he has seemed to have lost, that first to the cross ability he had. That and the burst of absolute power around the outside of a defender.

I’ve got absolute faith in him though, that he’ll find a way through this form.