Sadio Mane is reportedly being shunned by a number of Bayern Munich players after an altercation with his teammate, Leroy Sane.
The incident occurred in the dressing room after Bayern’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Manchester City, during which Mane allegedly punched Sane.
Leroy Sane’s swollen lip after the punch
In the aftermath of the incident, Mane was fined by the club and left out of the matchday squad for their 1-1 draw at home to Hoffenheim.
Despite scoring six goals in his opening 14 Bundesliga matches, Mane’s season has been interrupted by injury, which has affected his form upon his return to the first team.
The incident with Sane has only added to the pressure on Mane’s shoulders, and it is now being suggested that he may leave the German giants after just one season at the club.
Sky Germany has reported that Mane is now viewed “critically” by his teammates, who have distanced themselves from the forward.
The report also suggests that Mane is now a “candidate” to be sold in the upcoming transfer window, as Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly decided he has “no plans” to continue working with the Senegalese international.
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