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Sadio Mane saluted the brilliance of Mohamed Salah after enjoying a triumphant comeback in Liverpool’s demolition of West Ham.

The Reds winger returned after a month out with a hamstring injury to inspire Jurgen Klopp’s men to an emphatic 4-1 victory at the London Stadium.

Mane created two goals for Salah, who took his tally for the season to 12 in style. They formed a formidable front three with Roberto Firmino.

“Mo is a fantastic signing for us,” Mane said.

“Everyone is happy to have him in the team.

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“We are trying to help him score more goals for the team and he will do it. He is a great player.

“Honestly, I always enjoy playing with these players. We know each other well. Not just the front three but all of us.

“We look forward to playing more games together and playing some good games.”

Mane only returned to full training 48 hours before the game with Klopp initially planning on naming him among the subs.

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However, he looked so sharp at Melwood on Friday that the manager decided to throw the “little machine” straight into action.

“I am very happy,” Mane said.

“It was not easy for me to be out with the injury. But more importantly I am back, I played a very good game and we won the game.

“I am feeling 100%. There is no excuse for me. Even when I was injured I was always working hard.”

Mane’s next mission is to fire Senegal to next summer’s World Cup finals.

They face a double-header against South Africa knowing just a point should be sufficient to book their passage to Russia.

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Klopp is hoping that if Senegal secure qualification in the away fixture on Friday night then Mane will be rested for the second game four days later.

The 25-year-old knows that Reds supporters will be concerned after he returned injured from last month’s internationals.

“It was not easy. Not just for the fans but especially me,” he added.

“Every single player loves to play. You have to accept an injury and work hard to come back strong.

“Everyone knows what it would mean for Senegal to get to the World Cup. Hopefully we can qualify.

“It is going to be a tough game. They are not in good form but we respect them a lot.

"We know we have a great team and we can win.”