Although the Senegal international admitted it will be challenging to nick the top European diadem, he is confident that the Reds are up to the task
Sadio Mane is ‘convinced’ that Liverpool can win the Champions League title this season.
Jurgen Klopp’s men thrashed Porto 5-0 on aggregate in the round of 16 to qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition. And the 25-year-old who registered a hat-trick in Portugal is optimistic that the Reds can go as far as lifting the trophy for the first time since 2005.
“There are almost only top clubs left in the race," Mane told Liverpool Echo.
"We are all aware that if you want to become a champion you must be champions.
“We've got the quality to beat every team in the world. And we'll try exactly that.
"Why should Liverpool not be on top in 2018? We want to win the Champions League. I am convinced we can do it for the first time since 2005."
The former Southampton player has netted 14 goals and contributed six assists this season in 32 appearances, forging a good partnership with Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil forward Roberto Firmino.
kingmaestro
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it is normal for a player to back his club. if u ask Dybala he will tell u that Juventus can win the CH league if u ask Ben Yedder he will tell u that Seville can win the CH league if u ask David Silva he will tell u the same thing that man city is going to win the CH league and so on. so let's wait and see who progresses to the semi finals first before we start talking about the finals
nihau
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I don't know about winning the champions league this year. But I do know that Liverpool have three assassins up front that are scoring goals consistently. Klopp is a great coach too so technical abilities are needed to infiltrate gaps. Mane has the right to think Liverpool can win the cup. It is important to believe and failure is not an option when you are playing a game. There are 8 teams left in this tournament. Soon there will be 4. IF Liverpool wants to be there it will already be a major achievement. Good luck Mane. Nothing is impossible.
MananChandna
56
Confidence is nice but Liverpool r not hot favorite to win the league but don't lose hope. I respect Mane
CristiC23
52
With this team amd Jurgen Klopp as coach, they can do it.They beat Manchester City.They can do it again and maybe win against Barca and Real.In football, everything is possible.