Sadio Mane has been suspended by Bayern Munich ahead of their match against Hoffenheim and handed a fine after his postmatch altercation with teammate Leroy Sane on Tuesday.
Multiple reports said Sane suffered a cut lip after the two players clashed in the dressing room after Bayern’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The pair were seen arguing on the pitch late in the match and reportedly clashed after the match, with teammates having to separate them.
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Bayern issued a statement on Thursday outlining their disciplinary action against the Senegal star.
The statement read: “Sadio Mane, 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday. The reason is misconduct by Mane after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mane will receive a fine.”
German publication BILD added that Senegal international Mane, a two-time African footballer of the year, had complained about the way Germany winger Sane spoke to him following the 3-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium.
There was no immediate comment from Bayern about the reported incident with their first official statement coming on Thursday afternoon. Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is due to speak to the media on Friday.