Sadio Mané suspended and not in squad against Hoffenheim after punching team-mate Leroy Sane

Bayern Munich have suspended Sadio Mane after his dressing room bust-up with Leroy Sane on Tuesday.

Mane punched his team-mate in the face after his side’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad.

The Senegalese star, who was pictured back in Bayern training this morning alongside Sane, has avoided the sack.

But Bayern confirmed in a statement that he had been axed from the squad for the crucial Bundesliga clash with Hoffenheim at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. The club also said Mane – who earns £17million a year – would receive an undisclosed fine.

???? Bayern have suspended Sadio Mané for the next game — he won’t be in the squad vs Hoffenheim and will also be fined.

This happens due to his fight with Leroy Sané after City game when he punched Sané in his face in dressing room after having an argument during the match. pic.twitter.com/HUTkr3rwQV

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 13, 2023

‘Sadio Mané , 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday,’ Bayern said.

‘The reason is misconduct by Mané after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mané will receive a fine.’

Sane and Mane were seen confronting each other as they trudged off the pitch at the Etihad Stadium and the row boiled over when they went down the tunnel.

As the clash continued into the dressing room, Mane punched the German and left him with a bloodied lip, before the pair were dragged away from each other.

Sane obscured his lip when he touched down in Munich on Thursday morning, keen to hide any evidence of the altercation to the cameras.

According to @FabrizioRomano Bayern have suspended Sadio Mané for the next game,he won’t be in the squad vs Hoffenheim and will also be fined.

This happens due to his fight with Leroy Sané after City game when he punched Sané in his face after having an argument during the match pic.twitter.com/PtvDDhYdk0

— Domesticsportsgh.com (@DomesticSportgh) April 13, 2023

Bayern’s stars are reportedly shocked by the incident and critical of the Senegalese international for punching Sane, who was one of Munich’s better players on the night.

It is understood the German champions are keen to make an example out of Mane and what has been a turbulent season within the Bayern camp.

Source: Daily Mail

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