Jurgen Klopp: Letting Mane, Salah fly to African awards 'a sign of respect'

A 94th minute header from Ragnar Klavan gave Liverpool a dramatic late win at Turf Moor.

A 94th minute header from Ragnar Klavan gave Liverpool a dramatic late win at Turf Moor.

A 94th minute header from Ragnar Klavan gave Liverpool a dramatic late win at Turf Moor.

Craig Burley examines Jurgen Klopp's decision to make seven changes for Liverpool's trip to Burnley, a move that paid off in the end.

Craig Burley examines Jurgen Klopp's decision to make seven changes for Liverpool's trip to Burnley, a move that paid off in the end.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will fly to Ghana 24 hours before Friday's FA Cup Merseyside derby against Everton with manager Jurgen Klopp's full support.

The Senegal international will travel with Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah as both are on the shortlist for the Confederation of African Football's player of the year award.

However, with Salah an injury doubt for the game, as is Philippe Coutinho, the importance of Mane has become greater in the short term than that of new £75 million signing...