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Sadio Mane
scored two outstanding goals against the London team, Chelsea who had a disastrous
night at home. The first half was without goals with Liverpool attacking from
deep whereas Chelsea had not registered a single on target attempt. The first half
for Chelsea ended in complete disaster after Andreas Christensen fouled Sadio
Mane right on the 46th minute.
Thiago
Alacantara who was signed from Bayern Munich for a fee of 25 million pounds
made his debut at the start of second half. He registered a decent performance
on his debut but it was Sadio Mane who shined on the day. Five minutes after
the play resumed, Sadio headed a beautifully balanced cross from Firmino and
then bagged another goal after Chelsea goalkeeper Arrizzabalaga attempted a
pass from inside the 6 yard box but blocked by Mane and hit it home.
There was a
brief cause of optimism for Chelsea when Thiago fouled Werner but Liverpool’s
star keeper saved the penalty from Jorginho completing the utter calamity for
Chelsea.
