Liverpool legend Steve Nicol admits he is surprised Sadio Mane has, in his view, overtaken Mohamed Salah as the Reds’ most important attacker. However, Mane is ahead of Salah in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award this season. Three of Salah’s goals have come from the penalty spot whereas Mane is yet to take a spot kick for Liverpool - something that Nicol says distorts the duo’s stats. The former full-back, who won four league titles for Liverpool between 1984 and 1990, says Mane is his pick for player of the year. And he admits he did not expect Mane to “eclipse” Salah like he has.

Source: Express February 11, 2020 15:56 UTC