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Caoimhe O'Neill

Liverpool fans adore Sadio Mane's heartwarming Napoli gesture to injured Naby Keita

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita was not in the Champions League squad which arrived in Naples on Monday - but Sadio Mane isn't letting his team-mate miss out on the Italian experience.

The Guinea international has stayed behind at Melwood to continue his recovery from the hip injury he sustained in the Super Cup final last month.

Keita is expected to return to first team training when the squad travels back from Naples.

But Mane wasn't going to let his pal miss out on touring Napoli's iconic San Paolo stadium.

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The Senegal goalscorer was pictured video calling Keita as the Reds took to the pitch for a tour ahead of Tuesday night's Group E opener.

Liverpool's official Instagram shared a picture of the endearing moment and fans have loved Mane's gesture.

One fan wrote: "Friendship goals", while another replied saying: "Try tell me we don't have the best squad of friendships".

Another Instagram user commented: "So sweet brotherly love. Looking forward to Naby's comeback."

As one supporter said: "The more I hear and see about Sadio, the more I love him!"

 
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