adminDAKAR. – Senegal are ‘searching for a miracle’ as Sadio Mane bids to keep his World Cup dream alive after sustaining a tournament-threatening injury,
Express Sport understands – with the jet-heeled forward’s chances of participating rated at just “five per cent.”
Widespread reports in both France and Germany have already ruled out the 30-year-old’s involvement in Qatar after he sustained a problem with his right fibula just 20 minutes into Bayern Munich’s 6-1 Bundesliga thrashing of Werder Bremen but his country are determined to give him more time to prove his fitness – even though his chances of doing so look incredibly bleak.
Mane was subbed off for Leroy Sane after collapsing to the turf at the Allianz Arena but he was able to walk off the field following medical assistance.
Bayern’s assistant coach Dino Toppmöller had initially offered hope post-match that the former Liverpool frontman would recover in time for the World Cup, telling reporters: “He got hit in the leg, which caused a little nerve pain. Nothing too serious. His participation in the World Cup shouldn’t be in jeopardy.”
However, Mane has since undergone further examination and the initial verdict was that he would be sidelined for the tournament. – Express
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter