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Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah makes Naby Keita 'best friend' claim about Sadio Mane
MOHAMED SALAH reckons Naby Keita’s arrival at Liverpool has given Sadio Mane a much-needed lift and the pair have now become best friends.
Sadio Mane is a 'world class player' say Liverpool fans
Liverpool have made a flying start to the Premier League campaign, picking up 12 points from their first four games.
The deadly trio of Salah, Roberto Firmino and Mane have already hit their stride and they were key to the Reds’ charge to the Champions League final last season.
Keita’s arrival from RB Leipzig earlier this summer has given the Anfield outfit another added dimension in attack and he already appears to be comfortable in the Premier League.
And in a jovial interview published on Liverpool’s official YouTube channel, Salah has claimed that Mane was “lonely” before Keita joined.
He said: “Now, Naby is his best friend.
“But before Naby he was alone! That's true.”
Mane even admitted Keita stopped him from becoming a solitary figure at Melwood.
He said: “I'm not someone who loves talking too much, you know. But I think he (Keita) needs help!"
Now, Naby is his best friend. But before Naby he was alone! That's true
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Jordan Henderson put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with the Merseysiders.
After the announcement was made, Jurgen Klopp said: “Jordan is so important to us and we are very fortunate as a club to have this person commit to us as he has.
"You can tell through his actions on and off the pitch he treats representing our badge and our shirt as a privilege.
"He carries a lot on his shoulders that people on the outside won't see, but he embraces that responsibility and that leadership.
“He is our 'General' and I trust him completely."
Liverpool return to action after the international break away to Tottenham a week on Saturday (12.30pm).