A France legend says Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane should be considered for the Ballon d'Or.
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The Senegalese forward contributed with 23 goals and five assists as the Reds won two cups, finished second in the Premier League and were runners-up in the UEFA Champions League.
Karim Benzema has emerged as the favourite for the next Ballon d'Or after his superb season for Real Madrid, but former Arsenal and Les Blues star Patrick Vieira feels Mane should also be considered.
"Sadio Mane is part of the new generation of attackers who know how to do everything," the Crystal Palace coach told Wiw Sport.
"He scores goals, he knows how to defend, he knows how to run in depth. He is a hard worker in the field. He is one of the modern attackers. For me, he should be considered for the Ballon d'Or.
"He is one of those great players who can win it. I saw him every weekend in the Premier League and for me he is one of the great European strikers."
When asked about Mane potentially leaving Anfield, Vieira added, "I think he has his head on his shoulders to make the best decision," Vieira continued.
"Should he stay or go? It's up to him to make that decision. But he is a player that I admire in relation to his talent as a footballer, but also in relation to his talent as a man."
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