‘So much to like’ – Reported Liverpool target put in a ‘spectacular’ performance on Friday night
One of Liverpool’s transfer targets has been praised for his “spectacular” performance as he helped his side to a surprise victory on Friday night.
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The Reds are among the Premier League giants to have been linked with Wolves striker Mateus Mane, with the Daily Briefing’s Mark Brus claiming the reigning English champions are favorites for the 18-year-old, who is believed to be valued at around £50 million by his current club.
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The teenager completed a top-flight full match for the ninth time in a row last night as Rob Edwards’ side stunned third-placed Aston Villa 2-0 at Molineux, a result which saw the Old Gold avoid the ignominy of recording the lowest ever points total for a Premier League season.
Liverpool-linked Mane impresses again for Wolves
Although the Liverpool-linked youngster did not appear on the scoresheet, his overall performance against the Villans earned plenty of praise.
Mane earned a match rating of 8/10 from Talking Wolves, who praised a ‘spectacular’ showing the striker who impressed with his hold-up play and willingness to run at the opposition and get his team up the pitch.
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Journalist Bence Bocsak also congratulated the 18-year-old after the Old Gold victory, posting on X: “Mateus Mane’s footballing IQ and the way he finds himself in space is ahead of his peers. Still raw but so much to love.
The underlying numbers from his performance against Villa justify such praise, as the Sofascore data shows below.
Liverpool must be wary of Mane in Molineux double header
Wolves still look almost certain of relegation despite their eye-catching win last night, but Mané’s emergence has given the Molineux faithful something to consistently enjoy this season.
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It is common for teams that drop out of the Premier League to have their most valuable assets plundered by clubs with superior budgets, and it seems highly likely that the teenager will leave the Black Country over the summer, barring a miraculous end to the campaign for Edwards’ side.
Slot will have taken note of the 18-year-old’s latest outing ahead of Liverpool’s double-header at Molineux next week, with both games potentially serving as an ideal audition for the striker if he has ambitions of a big-money move to Anfield.
For now, Mané’s performance serves as a warning to the Reds’ defense that they will need to be wary of the youngster when they face Wolves on Tuesday and Friday, particularly if he wishes to impress a potential future employer.
Even if the Old Gold qualify for the Championship, their exciting number 36 looks likely to remain a Premier League player if he continues to shine as he did once again last night.
