The flying winger suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty earlier this month and was ruled out for at least six weeks.

But he has been named in Senegal’s 25-man squad for their upcoming qualifiers against South Africa and national coach Aliou Cisse is confident he’ll be able to feature.

“In my mind there's no doubt he will be with us for the double header against South Africa and that he will be 100 per cent fit,” said the former Birmingham midfielder.

"Until now, he has just been doing some individual training - running in straight lines - but from next week, he is going to train harder and start working with the ball.”

Senegal are currently top of their group and need just two points to qualify for next summer’s World Cup.

Their final qualifiers take place on November 10 and November 14 and if fit to play, Mane will be able to make a return to Premier League action for his club.

Liverpool's first game after the next international break is a home clash against Southampton.

Senegal's first group game against South Africa - which they initially lost 2-1 - is being replayed after the referee was found guilty of match fixing.

Joseph Lamptey awarded South Africa a penalty for handball but replays showed the ball clearly struck defender on the knee.

Jurgen Klopp is unable to withdraw his players from international duty and it will be up to Mane whether or not he feels he is fit enough to take part.

Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend with a trip to Wembley to face Tottenham.

Following last weekend's 0-0 draw with Manchester United, the Reds may struggle against a Spurs side that drew 1-1 at Real Madrid last night.