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Liverpool legend Ian Rush calls for new concussion rules and suggests Sadio Mane's health was put at RISK - when Senegal talisman stayed on the pitch after he was knocked out cold in AFCON clash against Cape Verde

Liverpool legend Ian Rush believes Sadio Mane's health was put at risk and new concussion rules need to be implemented after the Senegal striker stayed on the pitch after being knocked out cold this week.

The Reds forward clashed with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who was shown a red card for the collision, in the 53rd minute of the AFCON last-16 tie.

Mane was cleared to continue despite struggling to get up off the ground and scored in the 63rd minute. Yet he collapsed after celebrating and was finally substituted seven minutes later.