Misconduct: Sadio Mane punished HARSHLY by Bayern Munich

Bayern Suspends Mane over Altercation with Sane

Leroy Sane has requested Bayern Munich officials not to punish Sadio Mane too harshly for their altercation following the Manchester City game.

Mane, 31, has been dismissed by Bayern Munich and punished for allegedly striking Sane after their 3-0 loss at the Etihad on Tuesday. The former Liverpool forward will not play in Bayern’s Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim this Saturday at the Allianz Arena.

Former Manchester City winger Sane is said to want to put the incident behind him and focus on Bayern’s season. Thomas Tuchel’s team is attempting to regain the Bundesliga crown and is presently two points ahead of Dortmund in second place.

According to SPORT1, Sane discussed the matter with Bayern’s hierarchy. The German international is alleged to have asked them not to punish Mane harshly in order to keep the dispute from carrying on any longer than necessary.

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Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Khan and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic are said to be waiting for a reaction from Mane, who might be shown the door if he does not have a successful finish to the season. In Germany, the Senegalese star has failed to find his best form.

Mane has scored 11 goals and provided five assists for Bayern since his transfer from Liverpool last summer, with a leg injury hampering his progress and forcing him to miss the World Cup in Qatar. Yet the forward does not have long to silence his critics.

Bayern Munich issued a statement on Thursday, breaking its silence on the situation. “Sadio Mane, 31, will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for this Saturday’s home match against 1899 Hoffenheim,” the statement said. This is due to his behavior following Bayern’s Champions League play against Manchester City. Mane will be fined as well.”

According to various reliable sources, Mane was grieving the death of a close family member, his aunt, when the event occurred on Tuesday.

Sane, who was voted the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Young Player of the Year while at Manchester City, will also be eager to finish strong. Since leaving Manchester for Bayern Munich in July 2020, he has 37 goals in 125 games.