Henderson Awkwardly Snubs Mane During Al Ettifaq Versus Al Nassr Game

• Jordan Henderson's team faced Sadio Mane's side in the Saudi Pro League opener
• The ex-Liverpool captain led Al-Ettifaq into action versus the Senegalese's Al-Nassr
• Henderson did not appear pleased at seeing his fellow Reds legend before the game

Jordan Henderson has left fans surprised after his seemingly frosty reaction to former Liverpool teammate, Sadio Mane, before their respective teams opened the Saudi Pro League earlier this week.

With Cristiano Ronaldo out due to a reported injury, Mane was stand-in captain for Al-Nassr while Henderson wore the skipper's armband for his new team, Al-Ettifaq.

As the two teams exchanged greetings before the game kicked off, fans were quick to spot an awkward interaction between the ex-Reds captain and a fellow Liverpool star.

In a video which has since gone viral on social media, Mane attempted to embrace Henderson but the Al-Ettifaq captain did not seem to be having any of it.

Sadio Mane sends touching message to Cristiano Ronaldo after netting crucial goal for Al Nassr

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The Senegalese star looked upset for a moment before moving down the line.

Mane would go on to open the scoring for Al-Nassr after just four minutes following a blistering start by the visitors.

However, Al-Ettifaq responded after half-time through Swedish-born Ghanaian, Robin Quaison, before Moussa Dembele stole the winner for the hosts, as reported by the BBC.

Mane and his teammates will hope to bounce back in their next Saudi Pro League game against Al Taawoun while Al-Ettifaq faces Al-Hazem.

Mane aims dig at Salah

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Mane giving a sarcastic answer to a fan after being asked about his former Liverpool teammate, Mohamed Salah.

The ex-Bayern Munich forward helped his Saudi Arabian side win the Arab Club Champions Cup after beating rivals, Al-Hilal, in the final at the weekend.

Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored a brace as Al-Nassr came from behind to record a narrow win and claim the cup for the first time ever.

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Fabinho gifted Rolex watch

Sports Brief also reported on former Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho receiving a Rolex watch from a fan after he impressed on his debut for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

The Brazilian helped his team to a winning start by thrashing Al-Raed 3-0 on Monday night, before he was handed an expensive gift by a fan while heading for the team bus.