Mamadou Sakho faced tough competition at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and moved to Liverpool in search of more playing time. However, at Liverpool, Sakho found himself in a similar situation, with strong competition for places in the defense.
Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool vice-captain, highlighted the competition in Liverpool’s defense. He mentioned Aly Cissokho, who was signed to provide competition for Jose Enrique, and praised the performances of Martin Skrtel and Kolo Touré. Carragher suggested that Sakho would need to earn his place in the team, and the coach would assess all defenders before deciding on the starting lineup.
Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool’s coach, specifically praised Kolo Touré for his leadership qualities, indicating the importance of having such characters in the defense. Although Mamadou Sakho signed a four-year contract with Liverpool, it was clear that he faced a challenging task to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup.
