Liverpool fans berate Mane at half time v Arsenal

OPINION

Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane had a positive first half on the most part against Arsenal on Saturday, so it’s quite a surprise to see him criticised by some of his own team’s fans in this way. He scored the Reds’ third goal but even that hasn’t been enough for him to escape the fans’ ire. This is merely a section of Liverpool fans, of course, but it’s still strange to see such a talented player being the target for criticism after a good first half performance. He did have a moment of madness when he put his hands around an Arsenal player’s neck, which on another day would have seen him dismissed. It was, strictly speaking, violent conduct and so he’s done well to avoid any punishment. He can still be frustrating at times with his occasional refusal to pass the ball, but on the whole his positives far outweigh his negatives and he should be praised by Liverpool fans not criticised.

Live4Liverpool has rounded up some of the best tweets below.

https://twitter.com/BackseatsmanLFC/status/1079069070018953222

Why is Mane so lazy at times? #LFC #LIVARS

— Pranaya (@Mugiwaaaara) December 29, 2018

Can we please talk about Sadio Mane in big games

— Kam (@Kamil_LFC94) December 29, 2018

I would sell Mane and buy/start Pulisic in this Liverpool XI in a heartbeat. @LFC #YNWA

— Sam Cares (@SamCares11) December 29, 2018

Mané’s effort is awesome, yet his last touches on the ball scares me many errors! YNWA LFC

— ???? ?????? Samir_SK (@tweet_me_chirp) December 29, 2018