LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 10, 2016: Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring the second goal against Leicester City during the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sadio Mane will try to “show it every game” after bright start to Liverpool career

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is relishing the prospect of scaring defenders with his blistering pace.

The Senegal international has already begun to justify the £30 million price tag which accompanied his summer move from Southampton with another impressive performance in the 4-1 win over Premier League champions Leicester.

It was certainly enjoyed by the club’s principal owner John W. Henry, who on his way to speak to the players in the dressing room afterwards, remarked: “That was some football, hey?”

Mane scored to make it 2-0 and made the fourth goal for Roberto Firmino, his second of the match, but it was the sheer speed and directness of his attacks which caused the Foxes numerous problems.

“I will be happy if they are afraid of me because it will make it easier for me,” said the softly spoken 24-year-old, who received a standing ovation when he was substituted late on, having quickly become a crowd favourite.

He is already being compared to the likes of John Barnes.

Mane added: “When you are new it can sometimes be difficult to adapt into the team. But it is easy with great players like Daniel, Philippe and Roberto as well.

“When you play in a stadium like Anfield you want to give your best and get an ovation at the end, so I try.

“I’m just pleased because it is a great compliment to be compared to the legendary players, but I am still young and learning and need to give my best for the team.

“Yes, I am in a good way, but you have to work. That work started on the day I signed and now I have to keep going in training and show it every game.”

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