Sadio Mane says he would understand if Liverpool were denied the Premier League title even though they were on the brink of glory when coronavirus forced a shutdown.
Jurgen Klopp’s men were 25 points clear of Manchester City
when football came to a halt last month, agonisingly close to their first
top-flight triumph in 30 years.
But it is unclear when, or even if, the season will be
completed.
Asked if he feels like a champion, the 27-year-old Senegal
forward told Talksport that he wanted to win the Premier League on the pitch.
“I want to win the games and I want to get the
trophy, it’s what I would love,” he said. “But with this situation,
whatever happens I will understand.
“It has been difficult for Liverpool, but it has been
more difficult for many millions of people around the world.
“Some people have lost family members and that is the
more complicated situation. But for myself, it’s my dream and I want to win it
this year.
“If that’s not the case, I will accept, it’s part of
life. Hopefully we will win it next year.”
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said this week there was
“no way” Liverpool should finish the season without the title, even
if the campaign is cancelled.
