The German boss will have to make do without Sadio Mane, who became the team's top scorer in his maiden season with the Reds.

If there was any hope about Sadio Mane making with Liverpool before the end of the season, coach Jürgen Klopp dismissed that possibility today.

Speaking in his usual pre-match press conference, the German manager ruled out Sadio Mane for the rest of the season, following the injury he picked up against Everton last weekend. 

The German boss even admitted he had no hopes whasoever about Mane's availability after watching a replay of last Saturday's clash.

Liverpool dropped points last time out against Bournemouth, which forces Klopp's men to win against Stoke if they want to keep their third spot in the EPL.