SADIO MANE has been SUSPENDED by Bayern Munich for his off-field bust-up with Leroy Sane.
The German giants are back home following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final.
According to German outlet Bild, tempers flared after the first-leg match between Sane, 27, and Mane.
It is claimed Mane, 31, was left fuming after an on-field argument with Sane and allegedly punched the ex-City star in the mouth.
The rumoured scuffle is believed to have left Sane with a marked lip and the winger was later seen trying to cover his face as he left the Etihad.
Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel was pictured speaking with Mane during training and appeared to make a pleading gesture.
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The former Liverpool man and Sane were also snapped uncomfortably next to each other – both cutting a glum look.
And things worsened for Mane, following the news that he has been temporarily suspended by Bayern for one game and fined.
A club statement read: “Sadio Mané , 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday.
“The reason is misconduct by Mané after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mané will receive a fine.”
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According to The Mirror, Mane was dealing with a death in his family in the build up to the trip to Manchester.
Tuchel’s side is left with it all to do when they welcome City to Munich for the return tie next Wednesday.
Goals from Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland give the Premier League champions a commanding lead.
But Tuchel spoke out in defence of his players and claimed to have even grown admiration for the side he took over in March.
He told Prime Video: “Of course, the result is bitter for us.
“I fell in love with my team a little today, the way they performed. Even if it sounds strange, that was a lot of fun.
“I think our players were lacking a bit in confidence and form.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
