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Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool don't have a like-for-like replacement for Sadio Mane if the injury picked up by the winger in Saturday's Merseyside derby proves significant.

Mane was forced off at Anfield before the hour mark with what appeared to be an ankle problem but left Anfield under his own steam and giving a thumbs up.

Klopp suggested immediately after the final whistle that his top scorer would certainly not be available for Bournemouth on Wednesday but said he was unsure of any more accurate diagnosis than that.

While the hope is that the knock suffered in a challenge with Leighton Baines will not prove serious, the Reds boss knows he must find a solution for any games without Mane, whose opener against the Blues was his 13th goal of the season.

And he revealed that he hopes Daniel Sturridge will be available to return while youngsters Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Woodburn could also have a role to play.

Klopp said: "We can cope with his absence (Mane) but we don’t have a one for one replacement. That is the truth and hopefully Daniel Sturridge can be available.

"Trent was brought in (on Saturday), Ben Woodburn. If he's injured (Mane) that it is not cool and that is why I don’t feel 100% happy. Now we have three days to find ‘the solution’ but we don’t have a one on one replacement."

Liverpool had to do without Mane for January due to African Cup of Nations duties, a period in which they managed to win just one game out of seven and which saw them drop out of the title race.

Asked if he learned anything from that period, Klopp replied simply: "Yes we missed his speed."

It was noticeable that Alexander-Arnold played significantly higher up the pitch when he replaced Philippe Coutinho on Saturday and the 18-year-old Liverpudlian almost got himself on the score sheet as he was denied by a flying Joel Robles save.

While his first team opportunities at Anfield so far have generally been at full back, much of his youth career has been further forward, including at times on the right of a front three when with the U18 team.

Another man who could help ease the pain of any Mane absence is a revitalised Coutinho, the man of the match at Anfield on Saturday.

Klopp was delighted to see the Brazilian's disappointment at his substitution but wanted to save his legs after his long journey back from international duty.

"Everyone could see. He could have (carried on making) a difference with his genius passing and his speed, but it was a decision because we really need him and 70 minutes was absolutely enough after his trip and playing the games for Brazil.

"For Roberto (Firmino) we don’t have that many options especially with the early change because of Sadio, so he had to play through.

" It was a fantastic game from him (Coutinho), absolutely fantastic, in both directions – offensive and defensive – that was really good.

"I am happy, happy, happy about this. His reaction (to being subbed) is a positive, he wants to play football and felt like he could. 20 minutes more in his legs for Wednesday."

Another Brazilian who caught the eye on Saturday was Lucas Leiva, whose qualities as a defensive midfielder proved ideal for the derby conditions.

Klopp was delighted to see the impact of the Reds' longest serving player who he described as "so important" for the squad.

"I know that a lot of people after nine or 10 years they have a lot of good impressions of a player and a few not that good.

"I am really happy for him that he could show what a fantastic player and what a fantastic guy he is.

"He is so important for us in the squad, a good boy, we used him very often at centre half and he can play this position but it was because of injuries and if he had not been here we would have really struggled.

"This was his best performance for a few weeks and I am happy for him that he could show it."