Liverpool’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane may not feature again for Liverpool this season after he sustained a knee injury during the weekend’s Merseyside Derby, manager Jürgen Klopp said.
The 24-year-old was force off the field in the 57th minute of the Red’s 3-1 home win against cross-town rivals Everton on Saturday after sustaining a knock.
Klopp confirmed that Mane will not be in the squad set to face Bournemouth on Wednesday, adding that the club will have to wait for further tests before knowing how long they are likely to be without his services.
“It’s not 100 per cent clear. We had, of course, an assessment and a scan, but have to wait a little bit until the knee is not that swollen anymore.
“The only thing I can say for sure is that he will not be available for tomorrow. All the rest, we have to see.
“[It’s] not very positive, we have to say it like this, but we cannot say what it is exactly. We have to wait.”
When put to task to talk about the possibility of Mane siiting out the remaining eight games of the season, Klopp said there was that likelihood.
“Unfortunately, that’s possible, but I cannot say it now so why should I say it when I don’t know?”
Mane has played an instrumental part of Liverpool’s charge this season, being the club’s top scorer so far.
The Senegalese has registered 13 goals and five assists in 26 appearances for the Reds in the Premier League.
Liverpool are currently ranked third on the PL table, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea who host Manchester City on Wednesday.
