Reason Why Sadio Mané Missed Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Celebrations Revealed

• Sadio Mané was not present while Liverpool were celebrating their Caraboa Cup victory in the dressing room
• The Senegal star was spotted with his praying mat as he went out to offer his prayers after they had beaten Chelsea
• Sadio Mané missed the penalties after he was subbed before the 120 minutes was due as Liverpool went on to win the shootouts

Sadio Mané missed Liverpool's post match celebrations after their Caraboa Cup triumph over the weekend leaving fans worried about his absence.

However, it was revealed that the player left to go and offer his Islamic prayers and was sighted with his mat after the game.

Liverpool defeated Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the competition for the ninth time in their history.

Sadio Mané had earlier stopped teammate Takumi Minamino from spraying champagne while on the celebratory podium.

The Liverpool star is a devoted Muslim and has been noted for taking his religious activities serious.

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He led Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title in Cameroon early in February.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane on Sunday evening, 27 February, respectfully urged Liverpool teammate Takumi Minamino not to spray Champagne on him and others after beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup.

Footballers all over the world are known for spraying Champagne after winning a title in which all the players will be dancing on the pitch with the title won.

But that was not the case for Sadio Mane after Liverpool defeated Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup final as the Senegalese who is a devoted Muslim kicked against the Champagne celebration.

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The 2020 edition, which should have been hosted in January 2021 had to be boycotted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, according to 13 Football, the ceremony will be held this year with a venue yet to be confirmed by CAF.