Danny Blind Believes Sadio Mane is the New Cristiano Ronaldo

DBasia.news –  Former Dutch national team player, Danny Blind, sees Sadio Mane, Liverpool winger, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor.

Sadio Mane was incarnated as Liverpool’s goal machine after being brought in from Southampton in 2016. In collaboration with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, the action of the Reds attacking trio was difficult to stop.

This season, Sadio Mane has packed 13 goals plus seven assists in 21 matches. These records are evidence of the greatness of the players on the field.

Danny Blind rates, Sadio Mane resembles Cristiano Ronaldo in the new football era. Now, Mane needs to win the Premier League to be legitimate as the successor to Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Sadio Mane is the new Cristiano Ronaldo in the world of football. As a striker, he is truly fantastic. I can see all of his qualities. He is great in various aspects,” Blind said as reported by Express.

“Sadio Mane is able to score goals with his left foot, right foot, and a sensational header. He can provide brilliant assists. He is an extraordinary athlete – I can continue (mane excess) even more.”

“Sadio Mane is a modern player. If you look at his abilities, it is something great. However, he is able to combine it with speed throughout the game.”

“That requires so much strength. You have to be physically and mentally strong. Sadio Mane has everything,” explained Blind.

Sadio Mane has a great chance of winning the Premier League title this season. As Liverpool is  14 points adrift of their strongest competitor, Manchester City.