One of my biggest mistakes ever was not taking Sadio when I was at Dortmund
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Back in 2014 Klopp had the chance to sign the winger for Dortmund.
“I have made a few mistakes in my life and one of my biggest mistakes ever was not taking Sadio when I was at Dortmund,” he explained.
“We were together in an office and I spoke to him.
“Afterwards I wasn't sure but that was really my fault!
“He's an outstanding boy and life gave me a second chance to work with him and hopefully we can both use it.”
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp regrets not signing Sadio Mane at Borussia Dortmund (Image: GETTY)
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has praised Sadio Mane (Image: GETTY)
The Liverpool boss did admit he has thoroughly enjoyed his time working with Mane since bringing him to Anfield though.
“The time I have spent with Sadio Mane has been fantastic,” Klopp said.
“I love the boy! He's an outstanding player.”
Mane, 26, has netted nine times and provided three assists in all competitions this season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has insisted the Reds are only thinking of the next game as they sit top of the Premier League.
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane has impressed again this season (Image: GETTY)
“Obviously you can use that experience as much as possible,” he told the club’s website. “But in my mind and all of the lads’ minds is just: ‘Take it game by game.’
“That’s all we can do and is what we have been doing up to this point – so why change it?
“The next game is the biggest game of the season, that’s how we look at it, and it’s a tough one again next week. We will keep taking it game by game and come the end of the season, let’s see where we are.”
Liverpool return to action when they welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday (3pm).