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Mane admits to 'really, really tough time' during nine-game Premier League goal drought at Liverpool

Sadio Mane admits to having endured a "really, really tough time" during a nine-game Premier League goal drought, but insists he never doubted his ability while facing some tough questions.

The Senegalese forward was back on target in the Reds' 1-1 draw away at Leeds United, with that effort representing a first in the English top-flight since netting against Tottenham on January 28.

Mane has found the going tough across all competitions this season, with 13 goals recorded in total, and has seen his future at Anfield speculated upon amid a collective dip in standards by the reigning champions that led to him being dropped for a recent meeting with Aston Villa.