Sadio Mane ‘expected to make apology to Bayern Munich squad later today’
Sadio Mane seen ‘smiling’ as he arrives at the Bayern Munich training center after a heated confrontation with teammate Leroy Sane… as ex-Liverpool winger prepares to ‘give an apology in front of the side’ later today
- Sadio Mane was seen smiling as he arrived at Bayern Munich’s training centre
- The winger SLAMMED Leroy Sane in the face after Bayern’s Champions League defeat to City
- Mane is expected to apologize to the rest of Bayern later today
Sadio Mane was reportedly seen smiling as he showed up at Bayern Munich’s training center on Thursday morning ahead of talks with club chiefs about his recent behaviour.
Bayern striker Mane is believed to have punched his teammate, Leroy Sane, in a dressing room altercation that took place after their 3-0 defeat to Man City on Tuesday.
The incident reportedly left Sane with an injured lip and appears to have had serious consequences for Mane, who will be sentenced by leaders today.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Mane will apologize to the rest of the Bayern Munich squad later today as club chiefs continue to assess the situation.
The outlet claims that Bayern bosses are considering sanctions, such as fines, suspensions and even complete separation from the team, for the incident.
Sadio Mane will apologize to the Bayern Munich squad for his actions against Manchester City
Mane (L) is said to have been dissatisfied with the way Leroy Sane (R) addressed him during an argument as the players left the pitch at the Etihad
The team will start training at 11am on Thursday morning, but the arrival of Mane – almost two hours early – suggests he will be in talks with the club chiefs today.
The incident took place on Tuesday night shortly after Bayern’s humbling defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City.
As reported by Sports mailBayern players had to separate the two wingers after an on-field altercation spilled into the tunnel after the game.
In photos released Thursday morning, German winger Sane appeared to cover his injured lip for reporters after landing back in Munich.
Senegal international Mane is said to have been picked up by a separate vehicle from Munich airport, while Sane caught the bus with the rest of the team.
The fight will present manager Thomas Tuchel with a major and immediate challenge as Bayern try to recover from their defeat by the English side.
Bayern, who are just two points clear in the Bundesliga, face Hoffenheim on Saturday afternoon and with the promise of a Champions League trophy hanging by a thread this season, the tie must win to cement their hold on the top of the league table. table.
Leroy Sane (R) appeared to be hiding his lower lip after he got into an argument with his teammate Sadio Mane after Tuesday night’s game
The reigning German champion was brutally punished by Manchester City in the first leg of the quarter-final of the Champions League.
Bayern fell behind with Rodri’s stunning first-half opener, before Bernardo Silva doubled City’s lead through a mistake by Dayot Upamecano.
Haaland added a third for the hosts to give Bayern a mountain to climb in the second leg at the Allianz Arena on April 19.
Mane was brought on in the 69th minute of the defeat, and the striker has had a mixed first season since joining from Liverpool for £35 million last summer.
Thomas Tuchel will have a lot to think about ahead of Bayern’s second leg against Man City