Bayern Munich has confirmed that Sadio Mane would be fined and excluded from the squad for their upcoming Bundesliga game against Hoffenheim on Saturday.
“We have suspended Sadio Mane after he punched his teammate Leroy Sane in the face following Tuesday’s Champions League defeat at Manchester City,” said a statement from Bayern Munich.
According to Sky Germany , Sane’s lip was bleeding after the incident and the two players had to be separated by their teammates in the dressing room.
The Bayern officials held a meeting on Wednesday to decide on the punishment for Mane, which included a fine, suspension, and even the possibility of a move away from the club in the summer.
“We are disappointed with Sadio Mane’s misconduct after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City,” the statement from Bayern added.
“In addition, Mane will receive a fine.”
On the pitch, Mane and Sane were seen arguing in the later stages of the match on Tuesday night, which saw City beat the German champions 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Mane, who was a substitute for the match, took the team bus from the airport upon returning to Munich, while Sane was picked up privately.
It was expected that Mane would apologize to the team during Thursday’s training session. Upon returning to Munich, Sane was pictured hiding his bottom lip from cameras.
