5 Liverpool players who impressed the most this season

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2. Sadio Mane

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Mane’s partnership with Salah was the reason Liverpool looked so organized while moving forward. The 27-year-old outclassed the opposition’s defence with his electric pace and swift movements. The Senegal international looked aggressive against teams who looked sturdy defensively. Mane looked penetrative with his quick counter-attacks.

Mane showed efficiency at the flanks and looked committed during set-pieces. Mane’s clever passing helped him to break the opposition’s defence at the flanks which created more scoring opportunities through set-pieces. Mane scored 12 goals in 23 games in the Premier League this season with 8 assists to his name.

He also scored 2 goals in 7 games in the Champions League with 2 assists to his name. The former Southampton player has taken huge strides as far as his consistency is concerned since his association with Jurgen Klopp.

3. Robert Firmino

Firmino’s direct and free-flowing game has been a boon for Liverpool. Firmino aggressive style of play makes him a threat in any kind of situation. The 28-year-old has looked brilliant with his possession-based style of play while his ability to control the ball with his accelerating pace has looked amazing.

The Brazilian has shown great awareness to pass the ball in the gaps with his smart play. The forward has outrun the opposition’s defence with his counter-attacking style of play. Firmino has looked sharp during set-pieces. Firmino has scored 8 goals in 26 Premier League games this season with 7 assists to his name.

Although Firmino hasn’t scored any goals in the Champions League this season, the midfielder has contributed with 4 assists in 7 games. Playing under Jurgen Klopp has made the former Hoffenheim FC player one of the most feared forward’s in the Premier League.