Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that forward Sadio Mane is currently suffering from a dead leg. The Senegalese international was seen with an ice pack after being substituted on the hour mark during the 1-0 win against Ajax last night.

Asked about the problem after the game, Klopp downplayed the seriousness of the issue and he expects the 28-year-old to be available when the Reds face Sheffield United on Saturday:

“Sadio has since a few days a dead leg and deals with that in that area. That’s the only thing why it’s still painful but it’s not a problem. When he doesn’t play, he puts ice on it.”

Mane was not the only player to be substituted early in the second half with Klopp choosing to replace his entire front three, with Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino also being taken off.

After the game, Klopp cited issues with the pitch which meant both teams began to tire as the game wore on. Takumi Minamino, Diogo Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri all did well after being introduced for the final 30 minutes, and due to the packed fixture schedule, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more chopping and changing in the forward positions over the next few months.