Mohamed Salah could face Leicester says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, but Sadio Mane out after AFCON win

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that “physical monster” Mohamed Salah could be available to face Leicester on Thursday, despite only returning from the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Salah suffered heartbreak in the AFCON final on Sunday evening as Egypt were beaten on penalties by Sadio Mane’s Senegal. Ad/> All four of Egypt’s knockout matches at the tournament went to extra-time, meaning Salah has seen plenty of action over the last few weeks.

Africa Cup of Nations‘The best day of my life’ — Mane savours AFCON triumph with Senegal17 HOURS AGO However, Klopp says the Premier League top-scorer could face the Foxes at Anfield. “Mo is now back, I spoke already to him," Klopp said. «He is very disappointed of course, but looking forward to all the things coming up here now.

“I spoke to him and pretty much the first thing Mo told me was: ‘I’m ready.' Senegal beat Egypt in AFCON final Wild celebrations in Dakar after Senegal win “He is an experienced player, he is a physical monster, to be honest, so we have to see. He will obviously have a little recovery session today and we will see how he feels tomorrow and from there we go. “The proper plan we don’t have, play him as often and as long as possible is probably the plan, but we will not rush it.

But if he is fine we will not leave him out for the wrong reasons as well, so let’s see.” Asked specifically if Salah could be involved against Leicester, Klopp replied: “Yes, yes. Sadio no chance as he’s not even here, but Mo yes.” While Salah has already returned to England, Mane has been celebrating with his team-mates in Senegal capital Dakar, where they were greeted by huge crowds and a victory parade. He is not expected back until Thursday so will not be available to face