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Tanganga’s baptism of fire: Mane, Sarr, Mahrez

After three tough Premier League examinations, how is the Anglo-Congolese defender adjusting to life at the highest level?

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by James O'Conners

When Jose Mourinho announced his starting line-up in January against runaway league leaders, Liverpool, it was a major surprise to see 20-year-old Japhet Manzambi Tanganga in the XI for his Premier League debut.

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Mourinho succinctly explained his selection in his post-match interview for that game, saying: "He's fast, he's very fast and I think you need fast people when you play against [Mohamed] Salah, [Sadio] Mane and people who are fantastic at attacking space behind.