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Sadio Mane says he “felt the love” of Anfield during Liverpool’s demolition of champions Leicester City.

The £30million attacker continued his stunning start to the season with an eye-catching home debut in the 4-1 victory.

Mane, who scored the Reds’ second goal, received a standing ovation when he was substituted by Jurgen Klopp late on.

“I am very happy because we had amazing support,” he said.

“Everyone was pleased about that. They played an amazing part in our win.

“I felt the love. When you play in a stadium like Anfield you want to give your best and get an ovation at the end so I try.”

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Mane has made a huge impact since his summer move from Southampton – with comparisons being made with John Barnes’ contribution following his arrival from Watford in 1987.

The Senegal international is flattered but insists it’s the attacking quality around him in Klopp’s side which has enabled him to shine.

“It is a great compliment to be compared to the legendary players but I am still young and learning,” Mane added.

“I need to give my best for the team and the most important thing is trying to keep going.

“I will be happy if defenders are afraid of me because it will make it easier for me.

“When you are new it can sometimes be difficult to adapt into the team. But here it has been easy with great players like Daniel (Sturridge), Philippe (Coutinho) and Roberto (Firmino). Now I’m in Liverpool I hope I can score more.

“Yes, I am in a good way, but I have to work. That work started on the day I signed and now I have to keep going in training and show it every game.

“As a team we just need to take things game by game and give our best in every game.”

Principal owner John W Henry went into the home dressing room shortly after Saturday’s win over the champions to congratulate Klopp’s players on their triumph.

The American clearly enjoyed what he had witnessed from his seat in Anfield’s new Main Stand as he told reporters: “That was some football, hey.”