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Stephen Killen

Cristiano Ronaldo message to Sadio Mane as two reasons given for Liverpool problems

Here are your Liverpool headlines for Wednesday, March 1.

Sadio Mane makes Jurgen Klopp prediction and names two reasons for Liverpool slump

Former Anfield ace Sadio Mane has backed Jurgen Klopp to successfully turn Liverpool's fortunes around - insisting the Reds' players adore the German.

After narrowly missing out on unprecedented quadruple glory in the final days of the 2021/22 season, less than 12 months later Liverpool remarkably sit nine points adrift of the Premier League's top-four after Saturday's stalemate at Selhurst Park.

Too, Klopp's side's hopes of adding a seventh European Cup to the Anfield ranks hang by a thread after last week's 5-2 home thrashing against Real Madrid in the last-16 first leg.

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Between now and the end of the season, the Reds face a sprint finish to secure a spot in Europe's premier competition - although their current form would suggest it will be a tough task to hunt down a rejuvenated Tottenham Hotspur. But despite the issues extensive issues at Anfield, former Liverpool star Mane has backed his old side to overcome the recent difficulties they have faced - insisting the right man is at the Anfield helm.

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What Cristiano Ronaldo told Sadio Mane after agreeing Liverpool exit

Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo told him that his move to Bayern Munich was a "great step".

The Senegal attacker called time on his spell at Anfield in the summer as he made the £35m move to the Bundesliga giants. Jurgen Klopp's side had turned down two bids prior to accepting the fee that saw him end a six-year stint on Merseyside following a £34m move from Southampton.

His final season with the Reds came as they chased an unprecedented quadruple before claiming Carabao Cup and FA Cup success. Mane's most proficient season came when he helped end the 30-year wait to win the Premier League, contributing 22 goals.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Liverpool star were rivals last season as Ronaldo featured for Manchester United. It has been claimed that the 38-year-old wanted to sign for Bayern and upon Mane's move to Bavaria, he congratulated him on his switch.

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