Mané incident adds new twist to Bayern’s season of drama
Associated PressDUESSELDORF, Germany — Suspending Sadio Mané for “misconduct” adds to the upheaval at Bayern Munich ahead of crucial games for the German champion as it tries to salvage a season which has quickly become a disappointment. The move follows reports in German media that Mané struck teammate Leroy Sané following Tuesday’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City, although the club did not give any detailed reasons for his punishment. It’s the latest twist in months of drama as German fans and media revive the “FC Hollywood” nickname that Bayern had back in the 1990s, when it was known as much for off-field antics as its soccer achievements. In Tuchel’s first four games, Bayern has gone from chasing three titles to focusing on the Bundesliga after a German Cup exit and a heavy loss to City which leaves its Champions League campaign all but over. Mané left Liverpool as a “modern-day icon” in manager Jürgen Klopp’s words and was meant to shape Bayern’s new era when he signed in June as Robert Lewandowski left for Barcelona.