Liverpool fans were in a jovial mood after their star forward Sadio Mane returned to the camp after about two months away from the club.
Mane played his last match for Liverpool in their Champions League final victory against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 June 2019 before jetting to Senegal to prepare for the 32nd edition of African Cup of Nation.
The 27-year-old helped his side finish as the runners-up to Algeria after losing 1-0 in the regular time. Mane then took his holiday before returning to Anfield on Monday, 3 days ahead of their first 2019-20 Premier League match against Norwich City.
A video that has gone online shows how the Senegalese international was embraced with his teammates upon his arrival at the camp;
Sadio's back in the building π pic.twitter.com/eA9wscCTe6
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2019
Here were the reactions of Liverpool fans, who were filled with joy when they welcomed Mane to the camp.
YES SADIO!!!!!! β€οΈβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/BtQxTnvQpq
β Truelsen (@Truelsen_2k) August 5, 2019
love how close our players are with one another
β VikβοΈ (@LFCVik) August 5, 2019
We F***ing missed him so badly yesterday
β AnfieldBiker (@AtheistRB1) August 5, 2019
OH mane mane pic.twitter.com/JAGZ8jordP
β rachid ibaaz (@rachidibaaz) August 5, 2019
FINALLY someone that can finish
β Benπ΄βͺοΈ (@Ben03LFC) August 5, 2019
Celebrating the return of mane
β dj (@prime_elliott) August 5, 2019
β Mo Salah Facts (@MoSalahFacts) August 5, 2019
β Mo Salah Facts (@MoSalahFacts) August 5, 2019
Mane’s absence caused Liverpool as they lost to Manchester City 4-5 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in the regular time during the FA Community Shield Cup competition on Sunday.