Thomas Tuchel Hilariously Pulls Down Sadio Mane’s Shorts in Bayern Training

• Thomas Tuchel pulled an odd prank on Sadio Mane by pulling down the forward's shorts in training
• Mane was recently suspended for one game and fined by Bayern Munich for punching his teammate
• The Senegalese has scored just seven goals in 22 matches so far in the Bundesliga 2022/23 season

Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel seems to have attempted an awkward way of making Sadio Mane feel at ease following the Senegal forward’s recent troubles in Germany.

Mane has battled with form and fitness issues this season, and was most recently suspended for one game after punching teammate, Leroy Sane after a Champions League game.

According to Goal, Tuchel appeared to have left Mane a bit embarrassed after the German manager pulled down the 31-year-old forward's shorts while in training.

The coach sneaked up from behind and 'pantsed' the forward, who was standing on the training pitch’s sidelines, before casually walking away from the scene.

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Mane’s future at Bayern Munich remains uncertain despite joining the Bavarians last summer, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly set on offloading the forward after one season in Germany.

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Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino has discussed signing unsettled Bayern Munich striker, Mane if he decides to take over the Chelsea job next season, Tribal Football reports.

The Argentine coach is expected to be soon confirmed as the new manager of the Blues following lengthy negotiations with the Premier League club's hierarchy.

Bayern are said to be willing to sell Mane and would accept a bid of around £30 million to part with the Senegal international, who has struggled to adapt to Germany.

Tuchel tells Mane 'step up'

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Bayern Munich manager, Tuchel telling Mane to step up, as the winger struggles for form with the Bundesliga side.

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The Senegalese, who moved from Liverpool last summer, has yet to hit the right strings despite beginning his spell with five goals from six outings.

Assessing the performance of the 31-year-old, Tuchel explained Mane's role in the team and why he had endured yet another subpar display.