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Daniel Orme

Kyle Walker sums up Liverpool issue when naming best three players he has faced

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has hinted that the departure of Sadio Mane is a potential reason behind Liverpool ’s slump this season.

The Reds have struggled under Jurgen Klopp this term and failed to challenge for the Premier League crown. Liverpool sit eighth in the table and already 12 points off the pace for the top four ahead of Monday's showdown with Leeds at Elland Road.

One man who is firmly involved in the title race, however, is Man City right-back Walker. Asked by BBC Sport to name the three toughest opponents of his career, he selected former Reds forward Mane.

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