Klopp confirms the timing of Sadio Mane's return to Liverpool Sadio Mane, who reveled in the joy of his Africa Cup of Nations victory, was heroically welcomed in Senegal and is expected to be in the week

Klopp confirms the time of Sadio Mane's return to Liverpool

Sadio Mane, who reveled in the joy of his Africa Cup of Nations victory, was greeted heroically in Senegal and is expected to return to Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Liverpool's No. 10 has enjoyed three days of celebration after Senegal claimed their first ever AFCON title, with Mane scoring the most important final penalty in a penalty shootout.

Of course, that meant Mohammed Salah was heartbroken, but when the Egyptian returned to Liverpool and said he intended to play against Leicester, Mane stayed in Senegal.

The trophy parade and a visit to President McGee Sol to earn Senegal's Lion Medal, Senegal's highest rank, are part of a historic celebration.

Liverpool welcomed Mane to soak up the victory but are expected to return to Merseyside on Thursday after a late-night flight.

"Sadio has not returned, it is a clear agreement with him," Klopp told reporters.

"Everyone can see the celebrations in Senegal and we don't want to ask for Sadio to be brought back."

"He should enjoy it and come back as soon as possible." I think he'll fly back tonight [Wednesday]. ”

Of course, he won't play any role against Leicester – not as determined to return quickly as Salah – but he will find himself an option for Sunday's trip to Burnley.

After five weeks of physical and mental exhaustion of representing his country, a short break would be a good opportunity to recover for him before returning directly to the red army's stressful schedule.

The confident Mane would only pose a danger to the Reds' opponents, who already had Salah and Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Luis Diaz to contend with.