More fear than harm for Sadio Mané!
Touched in the leg against Werder Bremen this Tuesday evening from the 21st minute of play, the Senegalese feared having to forfeit the 2022 World Cup but according to Bavarian assistant coach Dino Toppmoeller, the injury is slight.
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Sadio Mané was hit in the leg, which caused him a little nerve pain," he explained after the match against Werder Bremen (6-1).
Nothing serious and his participation in the World Cup should not be compromised
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Good news for Senegal
Author of an excellent start to the season in his new club, the former Liverpool player will be the strongman of the Senegalese team.
The African selection has ample means to get out of their group (A) composed of the host country, Qatar, the Netherlands and Ecuador.
Senegal will start the competition with a match on November 21 against group favourites, Virgil Van Dijk's Netherlands.