da roleta: Liverpool’s hopes of a top four finish took a serious hit earlier this month when Sadio Mane limped off injured in a 3-1 win over Everton.
da premier bet: Unquestionably a strong candidate for signing of the season, the Senegal international is Liverpool’s top scorer in the league and the Reds hadn’t actually won a top flight fixture without him this term until beating Stoke City last weekend – going without victory for the entirety of his African Cup of Nations stint in January.
It has since been confirmed that Mane will be out for the rest of the season, having undergone knee surgery yesterday, which looks set to leave an almighty void in Liverpool’s attacking lineup between now and the end of May.
Earlier today, Mane shared his thoughts on his injury with Liverpool’s official website, thanking Reds fans for the support they’ve shown him over the last few weeks and vowing to come back better than ever before.
Here’s a look at how Liverpool fans reacted to Mane’s heartfelt message on Twitter…