Sadio Mane named in Senegal squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

DAKAR: Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane was on Friday named in the Senegal squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite suffering an injury scare earlier this week. The 30-year-old forward was forced off after just 21 minutes of Bayern Munich's 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Tuesday. The German champions in a statement on Wednesday said Mane had an injury to the head of his right fibula and will miss Saturday's game against Schalke.

"Sadio Mane has suffered an injury to the head of his right fibula in FC Bayern's 6-1 win against Werder Bremen. Africa's Footballer of the Year will miss Saturday's game against Schalke. Further examinations will follow in the coming days. FC Bayern is also in contact with the medical staff of the Senegalese Football Association," the statement read. IANS

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