Liverpool ace Sadio Mane admits he appreciates the management of Jurgen Klopp.

The 26-year-old credits Klopp with taking his game to another level.

Mane told the Mirror: “The boss has trusted me ever since I came to Liverpool and I try to return his belief. I have come a long way, from playing in the streets in Dakar.

"Not all African boys can ­become pros in Europe and these memories have helped me to never to give up.

“It wasn't an easy road, but, when you want to ­escape poverty and ­hunger, you work ­miracles to survive – and when you see an ­opportunity you take it."