Jurgen Klopp tells Sadio Mane what he needs to do beat Karim Benzema to 2022 Ballon d'Or
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool need to win the Champions League if Sadio Mane wants to beat Karim Benzema to the Ballon d'Or.That is according to Reds manager Jurgen Klopp, who has spoken about the task facing Mane if he wants to take home the prestigious award for the first time.
The Senegalese star is among the leading contenders for the prized individual accolade and improved his chances of scooping the gong with another goal in midweek.
Mane brought up 20 goals for the season in all competitions with the second in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old finished fourth in the Ballon d'Or in 2019 as Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG forward Lionel Messi fought it out for the number one spot.
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