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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Tottenham Hotspur right-back, Emerson Royal, has named Liverpool\u2019s Sadio Mane as the toughest player he has ever faced in his career so far.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian defender said Mane is so strong, fast and skilful.<\/p>\n

Royal has had a bittersweet first season playing for Tottenham since arriving in the summer from Barcelona in a deal worth \u20ac25 million.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the Premier League YouTube channel, Royal was asked to name his toughest opponent in the English top-flight league.<\/p>\n

And he said, \u201cMane, he\u2019s so fast, so strong, so quick and skilful, it\u2019s not often you get a player like that, with so much strength, speed and skill.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mane has been in top form throughout the season, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists in 49 appearances across competitions for Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

The Senegalese international played a key role in Liverpool\u2019s FA Cup triumph this season, scoring twice in three matches in the competition.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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