Bayern star Sadio Mané was injured shortly before the World Cup. Africa’s footballer of the year had to be substituted after 20 minutes in the Bundesliga home game against Werder Bremen (6:1). According to a French media report, the attacker is even threatening to miss the tournament in Qatar.
Shock for the Senegalese national soccer team: Sadio Mané suffered an injury in a duel during FC Bayern’s resounding victory on Tuesday evening. According to the French sports newspaper “L’Equipe” the injury is so serious that the 30-year-old misses the World Cup finals (November 20th to December 18th).
Mané will be out for “several weeks” due to a tendon injury, the report said. Senegal coach Aliou Cissé will announce his World Cup squad on Friday.
Nagelsmann: “It’s an uncomfortable place”
After the duel in the 20th minute, the Bayern star continued to play for a short time, but then had to be substituted. When he was substituted, he pointed to his leg and spoke briefly to the team doctor of the German record champions. It was initially not apparent how severe the injury to the Senegalese is.
Shortly after the final whistle, head coach Julian Nagelsmann couldn’t foresee how serious the injury might be. “He was hit on the head of the shin. It may have to be under the X-ray machine and you have to look to see if there’s anything there. It’s an uncomfortable spot. I don’t hope there’s anything, but I don’t know for sure,” said Nagelsmann at ” sky”.
Leroy Sané came on for Sadio Mané, who was then able to shine with an assist in the thrashing victory against Bremen.
Senegal will play in a group with the hosts, Ecuador and the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar, which begins on November 20th. The Dutch are the first opponent for the Senegal national team on November 21st.