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‘Mane can become best player in the world’ - More to come from Liverpool star, says Cisse

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is capable of becoming “the very best” player in the world, says former Newcastle striker and fellow Senegalese star Papiss Cisse.

A prolific frontman at Anfield has already cemented a standing among the global elite.

His efforts in 2018-19 saw him become a talismanic presence under Jurgen Klopp, with a share of the Premier League Golden Boot secured alongside a Champions League triumph.

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Mane then finished fourth in the Ballon d’Or vote, with many – including winner Lionel Messi – suggesting that he should have been a serious contender for the top prize.