Klopp remains hopeful about Sadio Mane fitness ahead of Man City clash

Liverpool have continued to struggle on their course to defend their Premier League title. The Reds have lost two home games in a row which saw their 68 home wins come to an end. 

Although, Jurgen Klopp has admitted that his side has suffered fatigue during the course of the season. Also, injuries to senior players in the defense hasn't done the Champions any good. 

Meanwhile, the Reds lost 1-0 to Brighton at Anfield stadium on Wednesday night which means that the champions sit fourth, seven points behind leaders Manchester City. 

Liverpool will have another difficult game this weekend, they will face Manchester City. 

But Klopp says he hopes Mane will be fit for the game, the Senegalese missed the loss to Brighton. 

“[With] Sadio we will see,” Klopp told his post-match press conference. “He might be available for the weekend, I don't know. He didn't train with the team today. We will see.”

Another player who is expected to return is Diogo Jota. The Portuguese was pictured in training as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained since December.

While Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Fabinho are still on long time injury.