Jurgen Klopp believes Sadio Mane’s new contract is a statement about the progress Liverpool have made.

The Senegal forward signed a long-term extension on Thursday and his commitment to the Reds has delighted his manager.

Klopp told a press conference: “It’s a big sign. To extend a contract is more than a signing, it is a statement.

“It shows a bit of change the club did in the last few years. A few years ago players felt they had to leave the club to make the next step.”

Meanwhile, club skipper Jordan Henderson is set to be available for the Reds trip to Watford on Saturday after suffering a knock on international duty.