LEROY SANE was in favour of Sadio Mane being handed a “mild” punishment for their bust-up, it’s claimed.
The pair were involved in a heated argument following the defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Sane was believed to be left with a bloodied lip after the former Liverpool star allegedly punched him.
And discussions over Mane’s punishment were spoken about by Bayern’s bosses with Sane in favour of lesser action than throwing him out of the team, according to BILD.
The German outlet claims that the pair held talks with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, 46, and manager Thomas Tuchel, 49, as they look to move on from their bust-up.
The pair are now said to have “forgotten” the altercation and have been in training together.
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The report also suggests that they have been on the same team during training matches.
The incident happened after Mane was reportedly left fuming after an on-field argument with Sane.
He “complained” about how his team-mate, once of Manchester City, spoke to him late on in the match.
The pair were pictured talking heatedly on the pitch in the 83rd minute following a mix-up over an attacking move.
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And Bild claimed that tempers flared in the dressing room once the game was over.
Words were said to have been exchanged.
Mane then allegedly struck Sane on the lip, leaving a mark.
Team-mates were reportedly forced to separate the pair, with Sane being sent out of the dressing room.
The following day, Sane was seen hiding his face as he made his way to the team bus.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
