Bayern Munich give Sadio Mane injury update ahead of World Cup
Bayern Munich and Senegal forward Sadio Mane’s leg injury is not “too serious”, that’s according to the German giants.
Mane had to leave the pitch after 20 minutes of Bayern’s 6-1 win over Werder Bremen on Tuesday night.
SADIO MANE KEY TO SENEGAL
The 30-year-old will be key to Senegal’s hopes at the World Cup, where they face the Netherlands in their Group A opener on 21 November, followed by hosts Qatar and then Ecuador.
Bayern assistant coach Dino Toppmoeller says the Senegal international should be fit in time for the World Cup in Qatar.
“Sadio Mane was hit on the leg, which caused him a little nerve pain,” explained Toppmoeller.
“Nothing too serious, and his participation in the World Cup should not be in jeopardy.”
Bayern coach Nagelsmann said the two-times African Footballer of the Year would undergo scans on the injury.
“I can’t say anything for sure. He took a blow to the head of his shin. That’s an unpleasant spot. It radiates a bit into the muscles,” Nagelsmann said.
“I think he has to go to the X-ray to see if there is something there because it is splintering easily. But I hope that nothing is wrong. I can’t say anything for sure yet.”
Senegal were the first African nation to announce their final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
SENEGAL WORLD CUP SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, Seny Diang
Defenders: Bouna Sarr, Saliou Ciss, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cisse, Abdou Diallo, Ibrahima Mbaye, Abdoulaye Seck, Fode Ballo Toure, Cheikhou Kouyate
Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr, Pape Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Moustapha Name, M. Loum Ndiaye, Joseph Lopy.
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Baafter 20 minutesmba Dieng, Keita Balde, Habib Diallo, Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, Mame Babe Thiam.
The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions will be making only their third appearance at the biggest tournament in the sport.