Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has played down reports that he had a row with manager Jurgen Klopp and insists that their relationship is healthier than ever, according to a report on the Independent.
The Senegal international was left out of the starting line-up for the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Anfield, but was used as a late substitute.
Klopp and Mane were pictured in deep conversation after the final whistle, with Mane looking disappointed.
There were reports claiming that the attacker was upset with Klopp but he was quick to shut down all those claims.
He [Klopp] asked me to play on the right side and one time I tried to ask for the ball in the number nine position. Mo [Salah] was on my side and the coach was shouting ‘Sadio come onto the right side’. After the game I told the coach it was easier if you told Mo to come in because he was close to you. But it was friendly, it was not because I was unhappy or something else. There was no problem, I was just communicating and explaining that to him after the game.
Mane has formed a deadly partnership with Egyptian Mohammed Salah, who is the Reds’ top scorer so far this season.
Mane himself has managed to find the back of the net three times in the Premier League this season, although he was ruled out for a few weeks through injury and suspension.
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