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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Bayern Munich have suspended Sadio Mane following his altercation with teammate, Leroy Sane, after their Champions League loss to Manchester City on Tuesday.
Former Liverpool star, Mane, who moved to Bayern last summer, was only used as a late substitute at the Etihad, but was involved in an on-field row with Sane in the 83rd minute.
That row continued post-game in the dressing room, where Mane punched his teammate in the face. Bayern has now announced that Mane has been temporarily suspended and would also be fined.
“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. Mané will also be given a fine,” the club statement read.
Mane was allowed to take part in Thursday’s training session at Sabener Strasse before the decision was made.
Mane had earlier apologised to teammates for his actions following a meeting with club president, Oliver Kahn; sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, and Sane.
He had appeared in good spirits during training, joking with teammate, Benjamin Pavard, and in discussions with the club’s new head coach, Thomas Tuchel. The ex-Chelsea boss even picked Mane and Sane to train together in the same small group during.