DBasia.news – The bad luck came again to Sadio Mane, ahead of the 2022 World Cup. The 30-year-old man suffered an injury when Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen in the 2022-2023 German Bundesliga.
Mane suffered a knee problem during the 15-minute game which was immediately treated by the medical team. Five minutes later he was replaced by Leroy Sane.
In that match Bayern Munich managed to destroy Werder Bremen, 6-1. Serge Gnabry became the star of the victory by scoring a hat-trick, the other three goals were scored by Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, and Mathys Tel.
After the match, Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann admitted that he did not know how severe Mane’s injury was. He said he must first check to ensure the condition of his foster children.
“Mane had a knock to the tibia which made him uncomfortable. He had to undergo X-rays. I hope nothing is wrong,” said Nagelsmann.
The injury received by Mane made Senegal anxiously look forward to the 2022 World Cup. Given that the former Liverpool is a mainstay in the squad for The Lions of Teranga.
Mane is Senegal’s record scorer with 34 goals. He also helped his country to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Egypt in the final on penalties.
Senegal start their 2022 World Cup campaign on November 21 against the Netherlands in Group A. After that face hosts Qatar and then Ecuador.