The Liverpool forward has one match left of his three game suspension after being sent off for a high-boot on Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have struggled in his absence, drawing 1-1 with Burnley at Anfield in the Premier League and going out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 defeat away at Leicester.
The Reds only have to endure one more game without the 25-year-old when they go back to Leicester in the league on Saturday - but Mane has not found it easy on the sidelines and is itching to return.
"It is not an easy time for me because I would love to play all the time and help my team-mates,” he told ESPN.
“It's bad, but I have to accept the suspension and wait until my comeback.
"I'm a football player and I love to play and score, to give us goals for the team.
“The suspension is part of football and I just have to accept it and move forward and be ready for my next game, which is coming soon."
City keeper Ederson was stretchered off after Mane’s controversial challenge, which divided the footballing world over whether it was actually a red card offence.
The Brazilian did suffer some nasty facial injuries but made a return to action in the Champions League four days later.
Mane posted a message of apology on Instagram, however the Senegal international would still like to personally get in touch with Ederson.
"We don't know each other, but I would love to have his number and send him a proper message. I think it is OK now, though," he said.
"Honestly, after this incident, I was not OK. I was thinking about the red card, obviously, but we are human beings and we have to be nice to each other."
