Sadio Mane insists Liverpool can still win the title and says the Reds’ squad are delighted Philippe Coutinho is staying
Anfield attacker says Jurgen Klopp's men are just going through a dire run that could happen to any team
SADIO MANE insists struggling Liverpool still have all the qualities needed to win the Premier League.
The Senegal superstar believes the Reds' four-game winless run since dispatching Arsenal 4-0 is just a blip that could happen to any team.
The Anfield attacker told ESPN: "Sometimes it can happen in football, but the most important thing is the reaction and it is important to do that.
"We have a great team and great qualities in the team, and I think we will do it
"Honestly, it is too early to talk about the title. We are not focused on other teams, just on ourselves, and we know we can beat any team in the league."
Mane hit the second Liverpool goal when they destroyed Arsenal in what seemed a season-shaping Premier League victory on August 27.
But the Reds were immediately whipped 5-0 at Manchester City.
They then drew their Champions League opener 2-2 against Sevilla and were held to a 1-1 Prem stalemate by Burnley at Anfield when Philippe Coutinho returned to the starting line-up.
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And not even a lively 45 minutes from Brazilian Coutinho could save Liverpool from a 2-0 Carabao Cup exit at Leicester
on Tuesday.
But Mane said: "These kind of results can happen in any team.
"But we will do our best to change the situation. We will try to take it game by game, and why not win it at the end?"
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The 25-year-old was as happy as anyone at Anfield to see playmaker Coutinho's deadline-day move to Barcelona break down.
The ex-Southampton hero said: "It was not only important to me, but also to the whole club, that Phil is staying here.
"He is one of our best players, an important player, and we are happy to see him stay with us."
Liverpool are now eighth in the Prem after five games, behind Burnley and Huddersfield.
Top two Manchester City and United are both five points clear of the Reds.
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