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Liverpool boss Klopp reveals ´awful combination´ forced injured Mane off

SoccerNews in English Premier League 22 Sep 2019

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Sadio Mane was forced off during Liverpool’s win at Chelsea by the combination of a knock to the knee and a dead leg, Jurgen Klopp confirmed after his side’s 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Mane was replaced by James Milner after N’Golo Kante hauled Chelsea back into the game with a mazy dribble and exquisite finish in the 71st minute.

Liverpool, who had led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino, survived numerous late scares as Frank Lampard’s men pushed for an equaliser that never arrived.

Klopp told Sky Sports that Mane was “okay” after the final whistle, before explaining to reporters the reasons for replacing the forward.

“It was a knock on the bone, around the knee, and a dead leg,” said Klopp. “That’s an awful combination.

“He tried everything. I think you saw there was one counter situation when he really tried and I would say on a non-dead-leg day he will get that ball, but no chance.

“Then we say, ‘come on, now we have to do it’ and changed. That’s it.”

Liverpool are next in action on Wednesday, as they face MK Dons in the EFL Cup. Their next Premier League fixture sees them travel to Sheffield United in the early kick-off on Saturday.

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