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Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool can reap the benefit of Sadio Mane's "absolutely insane" Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

Mane scored the winning penalty in the final shoot-out to earn Senegal their first victory in the competition with a win over Mohamed Salah's Egypt in Cameroon last weekend.

The forward resumed training for Liverpool on Friday and is in contention for Sunday's Premier League trip to Burnley having been absent for the last seven games.

And Klopp is convinced Mane's achievement for his country can elevate even further his contribution for his club.

"For him as a person, 100% he made a massive step," said the Reds boss. "He was a world-class player when he left for the tournament and he comes back as a leader on a different level, I have to say.

"I was really impressed by the way he handled the situation.

"I texted Sadio during the tournament and I couldn't have more respect for what he did. He is for sure now one of the biggest Senegal legends of all time and rightly so.

"The pressure on his shoulders was absolutely incredible. I have usually no problem