COUNTRY TREASURE: Leroy Sane made a quelling plea to Bayern chiefs after a scuffle with Sadio Mane
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.
Sadio Mané has been suspended by Bayern Munich for his altercation with Leroy Sané following their loss to Manchester City, per @BILD_Sport pic.twitter.com/wWfhzp3Ek5
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Bayern CEO Oliver Khan and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic are said to want to witness Mane’s reaction.
If he doesn’t have a successful finish to the season, the ex-Liverpool star could be let go.
In Germany, the Senegalese star has failed to find his best form.
Mane has 11 goals and five assists for Bayern since joining from Liverpool last summer.
His progress has been impeded by a leg injury, which has forced him to miss the World Cup in Qatar.
However, the striker does not have much time to silence his detractors.
After Saturday’s encounter against Hoffenheim, Bayern will have only six Bundesliga games left this season.
They are already out of the DFB-Pokal after a shock home defeat to Freiburg, and their chances of qualifying for the Champions League are slim after Tuesday’s fiasco.
Following a breakdown in communication between the two, Sane and Mane began rowing.
The argument is said to have proceeded into the locker room, where Mane allegedly punched Sane in the face.
Mane was reportedly dissatisfied with the way Sane addressed him. Bayern Munich issued a statement on Thursday, breaking their silence on the situation.
It read: “Sadio Mane, 31, will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for this Saturday’s home match against 1899 Hoffenheim.
“This is due to his misconduct after Bayern’s Champions League match at Manchester City. Mane will also be given a fine.”
According to Mirror Football, Mane was grieving the death of a close family member, his aunt, when the event occurred on Tuesday.
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COUNTRY TREASURE: Leroy Sane made a quelling plea to Bayern chiefs after a scuffle with Sadio Mane