Mane's Hero: Gerrard's 'Hated' Ex-Liverpool Star

Sadio Mane idolized a controversial ex-Reds ace that Steven Gerrard openly criticized.

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What happened. Sadio Mane named an ex-Liverpool player as his football hero, despite Steven Gerrard's harsh criticism of that player's attitude.

• Gerrard said the player's attitude was all wrong.
• Gerrard felt the player wasn't bothered about putting his body on the line.
• Mane is considered one of Liverpool's best players in 20 years.

“His attitude was all wrong. I felt he wasn't really a***d about putting his body on the line to get Liverpool back at the top.”

— Steven Gerrard

The story highlights a clash between idolization and criticism, adding a new layer to Mane's Liverpool legacy.

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