Klopp confirms Mane out for the season

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed that Sadio Mane will require surgery on his injured knew and is set to miss the rest of the season.

Mane suffered the injury during the Merseyside Derby last weekend.

The Senegal international’s absence for their remaining seven Premier League fixtures is a blow for the Reds, as they chase Champions League qualification.

“Sadio will, we’re pretty sure, need surgery. We’re not 100 percent sure when it will happen, but it is clear his season is over,” Klopp told a news conference on Friday.

“That’s what I expected, actually, when I saw the video after the game. I thought he was lucky in this situation that not more happened, but it will be pretty much impossible that he will play again this season.

“But then he’ll have a long break and be ready for next season, so that’s the only good news.”

Mane has been Liverpool’s star performer this term, scoring 13 goals in 29 appearances, after joining in a £30 million summer move from Southampton.

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