Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has once again lamented scheduling as he faces the prospect of starting the season without Sadio Mane.

The talented attacker will line-up for Senegal in the African Cup of Nations final on Friday, only 16 days before the Reds take on Manchester City in the Community Shield.

And Klopp has bemoaned the fact that his preseason preparations are constantly interrupted.

"It's a 13-month season," said Klopp. "I don't want to sound like a moaner, but this is an obvious thing.

"We need to see how we deal with it. The Brazilians finished the season on an absolute high winning two trophies, for Mo it was slightly different but I'm constantly in contact with him and all three of them are fine.

"Sadio's case is special because his tournament has been so long and tomorrow it's 16 days until we play Man City. I will talk to him immediately after his game and we will find a solution for that.

"We have important games to come and we know pretty much which players are available, hopefully we can go through this period without any injuries and let's prepare the group we have around for the first couple of games, then Sadio should be in as well and fresh enough to go again."