LIVERPOOL’S Sadio Mane has sprung to the defence of fellow forward Roberto Firmino. As the form of Jurgen Klopp’s side has fallen away in 2021, the Brazil international has come in for criticism due to his lack of goals, having scored just once since Christmas.
But Mane – whose own goal tally of 11 from 32 appearances is five short at the same stage last season – believes without the hard-pressing forward, he and Mohamed Salah would get fewer chances.
“He deserves more credit than me and Mo, for sure,” Mane told ESPN Brazil.
“But it is part of football, (people) always seeing the goals scored. But without Bobby, I don’t see me and Mo score as many goals as we have, to be honest.
“He makes everything easier for us. Brazil are just lucky to have Firmino. I have always said to Bobby: ‘You will have to change your
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