“People forget around these 100 goals he worked incredibly hard, defended for us, pressed high, counter-pressed, created goals, set up chances, so the 100 goals are just one, there are so many numbers that are important.”
These are the words of Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp, as he saluted Sadio Mane, who made history on Saturday by scoring his 100th goal for the team.
He recorded the feat in Liverpos game against Crystal Palace, which the won 3-0.
It was a particularly great day for African football as all the thee goals came from African legs – Mane, Mo Sallah and Naby Keita.
Klopp praised Mane for his doggedness and longevity with Liverpool:
“I am really happy for him he could reach it, a massive achievement in the glorious history of this club that only 18 players scored 100 goals.
“Nowadays players are not normally as long at clubs so I am really happy I could work so long with him,” he added.
