Bayern Munich Provide Injury Updates on Senegal Forward Sadio Mane

Bayern Munich Provide Injury Updates on Senegal Forward Sadio Mane

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • German giants Bayern Munich have explained the substitution of Senegal forward Sadio Mane in the game against Werder Bremen
  • The former Liverpool star caused a stir after walking off just 20 minutes into game due to a knock on his shin
  • Mane will be leading African champions Senegal to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 11 days' time

Sadio Mane could be available for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite taking a knock in Bayern Munich's victory over Werder Bremen.

The Senegal star was forced off after just twenty minutes of the game following a knock to his shin.

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann explained the player will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury.

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Bayern Munich have confirmed Sadio Mane will undergo a scan on Wednesday after picking up an injury against Werder Bremen. Credit: @FCBayern
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It looks like the winger will be fit before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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"He got hit on the head of the shin. This is an awkward spot. It has to be X-rayed to clarify it," said the coach as quoted by Bayern Munich's official website.

The former Liverpool forward is enjoying a decent start to life in Germany, scoring six goals in 14 Bundesliga games.

Bayern Munich ended up thrashing Werder Bremen 6-1 on Tuesday night.

Mane limping has fans worried

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that fans across Africa, and Senegal in particular, will be sweating about the fitness of Sadio Mané.

The Senegalese striker, who finished second behind Karim Benzema in the Ballon d’Or rankings, is expected to be one to watch at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Mané walked straight down the tunnel after he was taken off during the Bundesliga game against Werder Bremen, following a suspected injury.

Mane statue has fans talking

A statue of Senegal legend Sadio Mane has drawn massive reactions from fans of the player on social media.

The statue, designed and built by a Senegalese artist, was spotted in the player's hometown of Bambali. However, fans have mixed reactions to the tribute.

The sculpture was designed in the likeness of Mane in a Senegalese jersey, reminiscent of one of his celebrations during AFCON 2021.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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