Mane, a deadline-day signing from Red Bull Salzburg, was forced to wait for his first appearance after work permit issues delayed his arrival in England.
He missed the Premier League matches against Newcastle United and Swansea City but, having been granted his permit on Thursday, was able to play 72 minutes in the 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Koeman was impressed by the 22-year-old and believes he will provide a different attacking option to the Southampton forward line this season.
"It was very positive," said Koeman of Mane's debut. "I think he showed his qualities and he's very fast.
"He's a player who likes to play one-against-one.
"He likes to run in space behind the defence of the opponents and that's a great quality.
"That's one of the qualities we missed up front until now, and he brings that in, and that's very positive."
Mane scored 23 goals for Salzburg in all competitions last season and notched three this term before sealing his move to England.
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