Liverpool star Sadio Mane has missed the club’s last two Premier League fixtures versus West Ham United and Southampton after sustaining an injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month – but could be in line to return to action this weekend when the Reds face Norwich City after the winger shared an update on his comeback to full fitness on Instagram (via the Daily Mirror).
The Senegalese international has been one of Jurgen Klopp’s standout performers this season and that is evidenced by the fact he has managed to maintain an average performance rating of 7.5/10 this season (via WhoScored.com).
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Liverpool shared some footage of Mane’s goals versus Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield from back in 2017 via their official Twitter account, which has stirred some excitement amongst the supporters ahead of the 27-year-old’s possible return.
Announce he’s game fit please
— ??Harry? (@HarryLombardi) February 11, 2020
I remember this game. Mane was like hot fire
— Planet origi (@Gerald_yea) February 11, 2020
We miss you Mane
— AdaGanu (@DekdaAdenan) February 11, 2020
SuperMane
— MetallidaD (@matiaskris) February 11, 2020
Is he ready for Norwich?!!
— ????? (@ElikemStrokz) February 11, 2020
Wow
— ??? ????? (@mjj19801980) February 11, 2020
Atletico is not ready
— ? (@_Lehlo) February 11, 2020
Mane??
— Efuetlanyi Belicks (@Enino_Belicks) February 11, 2020
What do we think?
Mane has scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in his 22 Premier League appearances so far this season. Signed from Southampton for £37.1m back in 2016, the player’s value has increased significantly since his arrival, with him now being worth £135m by Transfermarkt.
In our view, that makes him one of the most exciting players in the division and with a Champions League tie to come against Atletico Madrid next week, his return will surely come as a huge boost to a group who must currently feel indestructible.