Sadio Mane wants to call Ederson to discuss collision that left Manchester City keeper needing stitches
Winger wants to explain his side of the incident with the Brazilian and believes he only deserved a booking for the tackle
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SADIO MANE wants to call Ederson to discuss his sending off for a high foot that left the keeper needing stitches.
The Brazilian stopper was caught in the face by the Liverpool winger's boot during the 5-0 thrashing of the Reds at the Etihad.
Mane was shown a straight red card but believes it should have just been a yellow, and wants to chat to Ederson to explain his side of the incident.
Mane said: "No, but I posted something on Facebook.
"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.
"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.
"If I could do better to ignore [avoid] the collision, I would do my best to do so. But he also did the same. I can't do anything now.
"I would never do this [intentionally], it is part of football. I could not do anything else, I was going to make contact. I was thinking it was a yellow card."
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But the Senegal international insists he has put the incident behind him and is ready to come back and get on the scoresheet for the Reds.
Mane added: "No, it is something behind me.
"If I come back on the pitch, I will try to score, make chances, assists, but the suspension is part of football and I think I have forgotten about it already.
"It is not an easy time for me because I would love to play all the time and help my teammates. 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."
