{"id":2310,"date":"2019-02-28T10:28:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incirliseviye.com\/2019\/02\/28\/lucky-boy-mane-diverts-attention-away-from-audacious-backheel-goal-for-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2019-02-28T10:28:28","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T10:28:28","slug":"lucky-boy-mane-diverts-attention-away-from-audacious-backheel-goal-for-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onhee.com\/?p=2310","title":{"rendered":"'Lucky boy' Mane diverts attention away from audacious backheel goal for Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Senegal international recorded a stunning effort for the Reds against Watford but has hailed the involvement of others in a much-needed victory <\/div>\n
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Sadio Mane has sought to play down the impact of his audacious backheel goal for Liverpool against Watford, claiming he was merely a \u201clucky boy\u201d in a stunning collective showing.<\/p>\n

The Senegal international had already opened the scoring for the Reds at Anfield on Wednesday when he produced the highlight of the evening.<\/p>\n

His touch inside the box left him facing the wrong way, as Ben Foster closed in behind him, but the 26-year-old produced a moment of inspired improvisation to find the target and double Liverpool\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n

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Mane\u2019s stunning effort dominated the post-match discussion and headlines, as Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side cemented their standing at the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 win, but he was quick to divert attention afterwards as he preferred to focus on a fine all-round performance.<\/p>\n

Discussing his goal with Liverpool\u2019s official website<\/em>, Mane said: \u201cTrent [Alexander-Arnold] made a very good cross and I was in the box, I was a lucky boy and I scored. It\u2019s one of [the most adventurous goals I\u2019ve scored], yes!<\/p>\n

\u201cBut the most important thing is the three points and we got it, so I\u2019m happy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was my first time since I came to Liverpool I played centrally. I always said I\u2019m here for the team, so I try to play any position the coach asks me to play to help the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started fast in the game, we moved quickly with and without the ball and created many chances. We scored five goals and we deserved the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team was fantastic, everybody played well. It was the key.\u201d<\/p>\n

A crushing victory over Watford has kept Liverpool one point clear of defending champions Manchester City in the title race \u2013 with Pep Guardiola\u2019s side edging out West Ham 1-0 on Wednesday courtesy of a Sergio Aguero penalty.<\/p>\n

The Reds are aware that they have little margin for error in the battle for top-flight supremacy, with their next test taking\u00a0them to Goodison Park on Sunday for a Merseyside derby duel with neighbours Everton.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe win gives us more confidence,\u201d added Mane.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know playing against Everton is never easy. But we are a great team and we are used to playing this kind of game. We\u2019re going to go there and try to do everything to win there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Senegal international recorded a stunning effort for the Reds against Watford but has hailed the involvement of others in a much-needed victory Sadio Mane has sought to play down the impact of his audacious backheel goal for Liverpool against Watford, claiming he was merely a \u201clucky boy\u201d in a stunning collective showing. The Senegal … <\/p>\n

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