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‘Firmino & Mane way short of the mark’ – Liverpool legend concerned by ‘drop-off’ in Salah’s absence

Jurgen Klopp’s side were far from their free-flowing best against Manchester United, with Steve Nicol spotting a noticeable dip from two star forwards

Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were “way short of the mark” against Manchester United, says Liverpool legend Steve Nicol, with the dynamic duo not the same without Mohamed Salah alongside them.

There have been plenty of occasions in which a fearsome attacking trident has been broken up, with it impossible for niggling knocks to be avoided.

Jurgen Klopp has fared admirably on the whole whenever a key part of his plans has been ruled out of contention.