Sadio Mane has been suspended by Bayern Munich following an altercation with Leroy Sane after Manchester City's 3-0 win on Tuesday.
The story has developed throughout the day as the two Bavarian forwards returned to first-team training following their bust-up in light of their Champions League first-leg defeat. It has been reported that the ex-Red was upset by the manner he was spoken to after a passage of play late in their clash at the Etihad Stadium.
It has been reported that the matter led to a ‘loud discussion’ taking place between the pair after the game. After Mane voiced his complaints, the pair had to be ‘separated’ and after the 31-year-old is said to have landed a punch on the lip of the former Manchester City forward.
And on Thursday afternoon, there was confirmation that he will not be in the squad to face TSG Hoffenheim this weekend. In addition, the former Liverpool star will be fined.
In a statement from Bayern Munich on their official website, they said: "Sadio Mané, 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. Mané will also be given a fine.
Further reports have suggested that both Mane and Sane have apologised to their team-mates after the events which transpired following their disappointing outing at the Etihad Stadium.
On Thursday, the pair were pictured in training alongside each other as other pictures were posted showing Mane in conversation with new manager Thomas Tuchel.
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