World Cup 2022: towards a package from Senegalese Sadio Mané?
The Senegalese Sadio Mané, scorer against Leipzig in the German Supercup.
July 30, 2022. REUTERS - MATTHIAS RIETSCHEL
Text by: Farid Achache Follow
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After being injured in Bayern Munich's victory against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, November 8, Senegalese Sadio Mané may not play in the World Cup in Qatar according to the French daily
L'Équipe
.
The Senegalese Federation has not yet communicated on this information.
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Tuesday, November 8, Bayern Munich had played against Werder Bremen (6-1), but had seen its Senegalese international Sadio Mané come out on injury (right kneecap) from the 21st minute, twelve days from the start of the World Cup.
A big black spot for the evening for Munich residents and especially Senegalese supporters.
Unavailable four weeks?
The former Liverpool player will not be on the lawns of Qatar, sad news for the Lion of Teranga who finished on the second step of the podium of the last Ballon d'Or behind the Frenchman Karim Benzema.
The 2022 African champion and 2022 Champions League runner-up lay down on the lawn, received treatment and attempted to regain his place, before signaling to his coach to replace him.
“
I can't say precisely what he has.
He took a hit on the right kneecap, but for now I can't say more.
I didn't see him after the match, I hope it won't be too serious
, ”explained Bayern coach Nagelsmann after the match, awaiting additional examinations to be carried out on Wednesday.
According to the French daily
L'Équipe
, Sadio Mané is actually suffering from a tendon and would be out of action for four weeks.
This injury comes at the worst time as Senegal coach Aliou Cissé is due to announce his list for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (November 20-December 18) on Friday November 11, with a first match for Senegal against the Netherlands from November 21.
Senegal are placed in Group A along with Qatar, Ecuador and the Netherlands.
Sadio Mané played the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the Lions went out in the first round.
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