Doha. Before the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is going to start in Qatar from 20 November, the Senegalese team has suffered a setback. Senegal legend Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing surgery on a foot injury. Bayern Munich and Senegal Football Federation gave this information. According to a statement issued by Bayern, 30-year-old Mane underwent surgery on his right leg late on Friday night in Innsbruck, Austria. He suffered this injury on 8 November in a German league match against Werder Bremen.
Giving more details about this, Bayern said, “The FC Bayern forward will no longer be available to represent Senegal at the World Cup and will begin his rehabilitation in Munich over the next few days.” Will start.” Senegal team doctor Manuel Afonso had earlier expressed hope that Mane would play in some of the World Cup matches, but it now looks unlikely.
Apart from this, it was also said in the statement issued by Bayern that, he has seen the MRI and unfortunately his progress is not according to expectations. Senegal team will start their campaign in the World Cup with a match against Netherlands on Monday. In Group A, the team will then face challenges from hosts Qatar and Ecuador.