Liverpool are without top-scorer Sadio Mane for the rest of the season, after the forward underwent surgery in London on Tuesday.

But the Senegal international has vowed to return to action next season "better than ever before".

"It's great that I have received so many encouraging messages from fans around the world, particularly on social media," Mane told the club's official website.

"It makes me proud and gives me so much power that so many supporters of Liverpool FC and Senegal give me such great support. I'd like to say thank you to everyone.

"I will give my very best after yesterday's successful surgery to be back on the pitch as soon as possible and be even better than before."