Sadio Mane is a “top player” who “you can only sit back and watch”, says Bayern Munich teammate Alphonso Davies after Sunday’s 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
The Senegal international made an immediate impression at his new club, igniting the Bundesliga with his exploits after moving there from Liverpool before the 2022–23 season.
Only a VAR intervention prevented him from finding the scoresheet again this weekend after a stunning league debut in a 6-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt last week.
However, Mane has made an impression on his colleagues even without another goal to his credit. Mane led the Reds to a domestic cup double last season and led his nation to victory at the Africa Cup of Nations in addition to World Cup qualifying.
Davies told the Bundesliga’s official website:
“Sadio Mane, you see this guy, he’s a top player.
“He’s hard-working, he’s fast, we try to get the ball to him as much as possible he’s a quick guy.
“He’s a good player. We’re happy to have him here.
“He feels good in the team, and you can see, the performances he’s [shown] lately, you can only just sit back and watch.”
Dayot Upamecano also offered high praise for the forward, adding:
“We know he’s a tremendous player, helping us a lot. So we’re all very happy he’s here.
“He gave me tips about a lot of things. He’s one of the best players in the world, and everyone is happy that he’s here.”
With two wins from two to start the new season, Bayern is flying in defence of their Bundesliga crown, one they earned last year despite a string of so-so performances and a frustrating Champions League campaign.
But Davies feels they have turned a page this term for Julian Nagelsmann’s sophomore season, adding:
“This year, we have a mindset that we want to keep.
“Last year wasn’t too ideal for us in [the] competitions, but this year, we have some new faces [and] fresh legs.
“It’s the beginning of the season, and you want to keep this momentum. We’re just enjoying playing football.”
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