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Liverpool urge Sadio Mane not to risk his health by playing for Senegal against Equatorial Guinea after winger was knocked out in previous Africa Cup of Nations fixture

Liverpool have made a direct appeal to Sadio Mane not to risk his health by playing in Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night.

Mane was knocked out during his country’s previous game with Cape Verde on Tuesday after a collision with opposition goalkeeper Vozinha.

He was later substituted and reportedly taken to hospital complaining of dizziness having initially stayed on the pitch and scored in a 2-0 win.

Liverpool don't want Sadio Mane to risk his health by playing for Senegal against Equatorial Guinea
Mane was knocked out against Cape Verde after he collided with goalkeeperu00a0Vozinha

Mane was knocked out against Cape Verde after he collided with goalkeeper Vozinha

Premier League protocols would mean the star forward automatically missing the next game but Mane posted a picture of himself on an exercise bike and took part in training yesterday, leading to concerns he may be selected.