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Jurgen Klopp explains late decision not to start Diogo Jota for Liverpool at Burnley

Jurgen Klopp has revealed Sadio Mane wasn’t originally scheduled to start for Liverpool against Burnley on Sunday, only for a minor injury to Diogo Jota to force the Reds to change their plans.

The forward missed Liverpool’s victory over Leicester City in midweek after being granted additional time off following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations win last weekend.

Mohamed Salah made his own return from international duty as a substitute against the Foxes, and Mane had been expected to be granted the same treatment against the Clarets at Turf Moor.

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