5.Sadio Mane vs Casemiro
Fast, direct and quick is what describes Mane while Casimiro does his dirty work directly adjacent to dribblers, passers and fantasists of iconic vision and beauty. Mane will be dangerous with his explosive pace and seemingly tireless energy reserves press and pull defenders out of their comfort zone. Mane would be direct, looking storm the 18 yard with a chance to shoot or lay it off for Salah or Firminho and Casemiro’s role would be vital in the night to provide much-needed defensive solidity to the space between the back line and the more creative midfielders. Casemiro’s role in A fundamentally offensive team, becomes more crucial to intercept attacks, slow attacks down for the reinforcements to arrive, Liverpool has shown this season they can be lethal on the break with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane operating from channels to devastating effects. Kiev will witness many battles within the battle but the midfield battle duel between Casemiro and Mane could be a tactical show-stealer.