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title: "Virals: Allan Saint-Maximin defends Sadio Mane on social media"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-04-25T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-25T08:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Allan Saint-Maximin defends Sadio Mane on social media

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has jumped to the defence of Sadio Mane on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/asaintmaximin/status/1385970511897927683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1385970511897927683%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chroniclelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fallan-saint-maximins-superb-response-20459961) after a [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/24/otd-liverpool-demolish-roma-on-historic-champions-league-night/) fan called for the Frenchman to replace the Reds star.

Saint-Maximin was a thorn in the side of [Jurgen Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/20/klopp-on-fans-faith-esl/)‘s men on Saturday afternoon as the Magpies came from a goal behind with just seconds remaining to earn a [1-1](https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-newcastle/report/429162) draw.

After the[damaging loss](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) of points, one Liverpool fan called out the 24-year-old to come back to Anfield whilst Mane heads in the other direction.

But the Toon sensation was having none of it and [called for more respect](https://twitter.com/asaintmaximin/status/1385970511897927683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1385970511897927683%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chroniclelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fallan-saint-maximins-superb-response-20459961) towards Mane and what the Senegalese forward has achieved during his career on Merseyside.

> Twitter: @\_mayorman I know you think it’s a nice message to me but I don’t like this. Be respectful to him please you are un… https://t.co/EjF2mWhvgq (@asaintmaximin)

Unfortunately for the Reds and their top-four hopes, Mane was one of those culpable for [missing a clutch of chances](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sign-a-striker-liverpools-champions-league-bid-undermined-by/vb0ageemganh1u3pttbc620wt) to stretch the early lead given to the hosts by Mohamed Salah.

The 29-year-old was awarded an average [Sofascore rating of 6.9](https://www.sofascore.com/player/sadio-mane/217704) for his display in the Saturday afternoon sun, whilst Saint-Maximin earned a[7.1 rating](https://www.sofascore.com/player/allan-saint-maximin/347010).

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Calls for Mane to leave are undoubtedly premature, despite what has certainly been a [dip in form](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sadio-mane-is-overthinking-liverpool-goal-drought-says-juergen-klopp-bzsfqwxv0).

That said, Saint-Maximin would certainly be a worthy squad member for the Reds, who would offer a [viable option as understudy](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin) to the entire frontline.