Liverpool predicted XI vs Tranmere: First preseason game

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and player salute The Kop after the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on December 13, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and player salute The Kop after the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on December 13, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Sadio Mane of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on April 3, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 03: Sadio Mane of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on April 3, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

AMR Sadio Mane

Just like Matip, Mane is here now but not in January.

But whatever. The pair is here now and they’re able to play against Tranmere Rovers in preseason!!!

Mane needs to hit the ground running unlike Liverpool’s past few big money signings. Firmino didn’t but at least he recovered his form before it was too late. Andy Carroll never recovered, nor did Christian Benteke. It took Adam Lallana the better part of a year and a half as well.

It starts against Tranmere, but Benteke scored against Tranmere last year and that didn’t seem to help. Even if he sucks in preseason, that’s okay. Whatever it takes to get him ready for the Premier League season.

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