Robbie Fowler criticizes Liverpool’s transfer strategy, stating it’s the main reason for their poor form and likely exit from the title race. He cited misfit signings like Frimpong and Kerkez.
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler identified the sale of star forward Sadio Mane for just £35 million as a major transfer mistake by manager Jurgen Klopp, arguing the winger was one of the greatest Anfield has ever seen.
According to a report from GiveMeSport, citing club legend Robbie Fowler’s comments, the biggest mistake in recent Liverpool transfer history was the decision to sell star forward Sadio Mane.
Fowler suggested that manager Jurgen Klopp’s move to offload the Senegalese winger for just £35 million was a cause for concern.
Fowler expressed strong praise for the player, stating that he “expressed concern over Klopp’s move to sell one of the greatest wingers Anfield has ever seen.”
The former striker even compared Mane to another Anfield icon, asserting that Klopp “Sold Liverpool Star Better Than Michael Owen For Just £35m”.
Mane spent a total of six seasons at Anfield after joining from Southampton in 2016, playing a key role in the club’s success.
During his tenure, he became one of the greatest wingers in the club’s history, recording 120 goals and 46 assists in 269 appearances. Speaking generally about the winger’s quality, Fowler simply stated: “He has been brilliant”.
Fowler’s comments highlight a key transfer decision that “raised eyebrows” at the time, despite Klopp’s otherwise successful reputation for recruitment.
The former Anfield favourite believes that the move to sell a player of Mane’s calibre, especially for the reported fee, stands out as an unfortunate misstep in the club’s transfer strategy.