Liverpool are going to appeal the length of Sadio Mane's three-match ban after his red card against Manchester City, according to Sky sources.

The 25-year-old was sent off by referee Jon Moss for raising his foot and clashing with City goalkeeper Ederson during Liverpool's 5-0 defeat on Saturday.

The Reds have the option to claim excessive punishment which could see Mane's ban reduced by either one or two matches. Only a claim of wrongful dismissal would see Mane's ban completely withdrawn, but that is unlikely, so the Senegal international still faces at least one game out.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said after the City game that the club was unlikely to appeal.

"It never works, it would be another waste of time, like the game today. Not sure [if they will appeal]. I think everyone knows he didn't see the goalie," Klopp said.

"He just wanted to get the ball as soon as possible, hopefully the goalie is not seriously injured.

"[Sadio] is very, very upset," he added. "We couldn't keep him, he was shocked about the situation. I am sure also about the decision."