Jurgen Klopp outlined the one thing Liverpool must do if they are to help Sadio Mane win his first Ballon d’Or in 2022.The last Liverpool players to scoop the prestigious prize was Michael Owen in 2001. Steven Gerrard finished third in 2005, while Fernando Torres matched that feat in 2008 when placing behind just Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Virgil van Dijk went one better in 2019 when finishing second, though if Liverpool win an unprecedented quadruple this season, the award may find a new home at Anfield.
Indeed, trophies on the CV – both for club and country – often play a big part in swaying the vote …
- April 28, 2022
