What did Leroy Sane tell Sadio Mane during heated bust-up? Report claims to uncover saga & explains German's stance on punishment to ex-Liverpool star
Leroy Sane and Sadio Mane have been in the news lately due to an altercation, followed by an apparent physical assault.
Mane and Sane were seen arguing on the pitch during Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinals this week. BILD had reported that they continued arguing in the dressing room, which led to Mane hitting Sane on the lips, leaving a mark on the German's face.
German journalists Philipp Kessler and Manuel Bonke have revealed that Sane asked his teammate, in English, to give him space after their altercation. It has also been said that the former Manchester City player discussed the incident with Bayern's hierarchy and asked them not to impose harsh punishment on Mane.
Leroy Sané is said to have said: 'Leave me alone' to Mané in a dispute in English. The Senegalese has been experiencing tough days after his aunt, with whom he had a close relationship, passed away at the weekend. Mané apologized to the entire team [@kessler_philipp, @mano_bonke] https://t.co/jV9VFZgH9K
Meanwhile, Mirror Football have revealed that Mane was grieving the death of his aunt, with whom he had a close relationship when the incident unfolded.
Mane has always spoken of his affection for his family. His father died when he was just 11 years old, and his mother raised her family despite a lack of money.
Mane has had a stop-start debut season with Bayern Munich since his £35 million summer move from Liverpool. Injuries have seen him miss seven league games and also the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. So far, he has scored 11 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Leroy Sane calling Sadio Mane a ‘black s**t’ was the reason for their fight: Reports
On Thursday, April 13, Senegalese news website Taggat reported that Leroy Sane allegedly called Sadio Mane 'Black S**t', which resulted in Mane's reaction.
Sane has since expressed his regret over the matter and apologized. Mane, meanwhile, is yet to apologize to his teammates. He has been fined and also dropped from the Bayern Munich squad for the Bundesliga home game against 1899 Hoffenheim.
In a statement, the club said:
"Sadio Mane, 31, will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for this Saturday's home match against 1899 Hoffenheim. This is due to his misconduct after Bayern's Champions League match at Manchester City. Mane will also be given a fine."