Sadio Mane hit with hamstring setback with Senegal

The 25-year-old made crucial contributions for Senegal as they sealed a berth in the 2018 World Cup finals with a 2-0 win over South Africa on Friday.

"Following the match between South Africa and Senegal on Friday, Sadio Mane slightly felt his old injury," the Senegal Football Federation said in a statement.

"After consultations between the medical staff of the national team of Senegal and Liverpool it was decided by mutual agreement to make him available to his club to continue treatment until full recovery."

Mane missed five games for Liverpool after sustaining the hamstring injury on Senegal duty in September and returned in the Merseyside club's league win over West Ham United earlier this month.

Liverpool are fifth in the league and host Mane's former club Southampton, who are 13th, on Saturday.

Manager Jurgen Klopp said he was 'delighted' that Mane will be on show at the World Cup but was 'concerned' about his injury and that the medical team will assess him as soon as he is back at the club.

He added: "It should not be forgotten in Liverpool, either, how important it is to Sadio that he represents his country whenever he is fit enough to do so.

"So, in this moment all I can really say with certainty is that we will assess Sadio as soon as he lands back in the country and make decisions on what rehab and treatment gives him the best chance of being back fit and strong for the important fixtures we have coming.”