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Saint now doubt how good Allan is
Eddie Howe believes Allan Saint-Maximin can go on to become one of the best players around.
The Frenchman, 24, is already a firm fan favourite on Tyneside thanks to his silky skills and electrifying pace with the ball at his feet.
And Howe is confident he will only get better with time.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Leeds, the Toon boss said: “He’s got everything I think you’d want in his locker already.
“His overall work-rate and attitude was very good on Tuesday [against Everton]. If he can hit that consistently, what a player he can be.
“He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do.”
Dan is a natural striker
Marcelo Bielsa has revealed Leeds did not have to do any extra work with Dan James before deploying him as a striker.
James, 24, netted twice in midweek as he led the line in the 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.
And Bielsa is happy with how the Welsh winger has performed in his new role in the absence of the injured Patrick Bamford.
The Whites boss said: “No special work has been done. He has the features to be able to play in that position. The fact James was able to score goals has a special repercussion.
“To have scored nine goals in our last four [league] games allows us to think it’s an attack that works. In some games one player scores and in another game someone else does.”
“The fact James scored, I don’t use it as a reason to prove me right.”
Bielsa will be hoping James can keep the goals flowing when Leeds head to Everton tomorrow.
Reds welcome back Henderson
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Jordan Henderson will return for Liverpool’s trip to Burnley on Sunday — but Sadio Mane remains a doubt.
Skipper Henderson, 31, took a knock to his back during the 3-1 FA Cup win over Cardiff last weekend but managed to complete 78 minutes before being taken off.
He sat out the 2-0 Premier League victory over Leicester in midweek and Klopp will be delighted to see him return to action against the Clarets.
The Reds boss said: “Hendo will be back. If nothing happens, he will play on Sunday.”
Mane could also feature after returning to Merseyside having won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.
But Klopp is not taking anything for granted when it comes to the striker. He said: “Will Sadio be available? We have to find out.
“We will make a decision after training [today]. Physically we have to see how the last few days were for him.”
