Senegal World Cup squad: Sadio Mane selected despite injury scare
2 years, 2 months ago

Senegal World Cup squad: Sadio Mane selected despite injury scare

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal’s World Cup squad despite suffering an injury this week that threatened his participation in the tournament. Senegal manager Aliou Cisse explained upon announcing his 26-player squad for Qatar that he did not want to rule Mane out of the World Cup and wanted to give this year’s Ballon d’Or runner-up every chance of playing in the tournament. The African champions open their tournament against Netherlands before playing Qatar and Ecuador in Group A. Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly will captain an experienced side which also includes Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye, Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate and Watford forward Ismaila Sarr. Confirmed Senegal squad Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Seny Dieng, Alfred Gomis Defenders: Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Pape Abou Cisse, Formose Mendy, Fode Ballo-Toure, Ismail Jakobs Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Nampalys Mendy, Pape Gueye, Pape Sarr, Moustapha Name, Mamadou Loum, Krepin Diatta Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Bamba Dieng, Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye

History of this topic

Senegal star Sadio Mané happy playing for Saudi club and denies being out of limelight
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Sadio Mane, 31, proudly shows off his phone background of his new 18-year-old wife as he flies to play in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, days after his secret hometown wedding
1 year ago
Watch: Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in trademark 'Siu!' goal celebration
1 year, 5 months ago
Senegal’s Sadio Mane joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich
1 year, 5 months ago
Bayern Munich confirms Sadio Mané leaving for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago
Bayern Munich says Sadio Mane in talks ‘about a change of club’
1 year, 5 months ago
Sadio Mane likely to team up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich confirms initial talks
1 year, 5 months ago
Sadio Mane incident with Leroy Sane 'dealt with': Bayern Munich's Tuchel
1 year, 9 months ago
Bayern’s Mane made mistake in Sane clash but case is closed-Tuchel
1 year, 9 months ago
Mané incident adds new twist to Bayern’s season of drama
1 year, 9 months ago
Sadio Mané scores on return to action with Senegal
1 year, 9 months ago
African Cup of Nations Qualifier: Mane scores on return to action with Senegal, Guinea-Bissau stuns Nigeria
1 year, 9 months ago
Mané scores on return to action with Senegal
1 year, 9 months ago
Sadio Mane runs in training at Bayern Munich after operation
1 year, 11 months ago
Aliou Cisse: Senegal misses Sadio Mane ‘greatly’ vs England at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago
Senegal’s key players ahead of World Cup last-16 meeting with England
2 years, 1 month ago
Senegal World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup: Injured Mane in close contact with Senegal, says Koulibaly
2 years, 1 month ago
Senegal stare into the void left behind by Sadio Mane
2 years, 1 month ago
Sadio Mane speaks for first time since being ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing surgery
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup 2022: 'MASSIVE' blow for Senegal; star player ruled out of tournament
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup: Senegal forward Sadio Mane ruled out of tournament in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago
Sadio Mane is OUT of the World Cup for Senegal
2 years, 1 month ago
Senegal star Sadio Mane ruled out of World Cup with leg injury
2 years, 1 month ago
Sadio Mane 'set to miss Senegal's World Cup opener against Holland'
2 years, 2 months ago
Injured Mané in Senegal’s World Cup squad; Bayern concerned
2 years, 2 months ago
FIFA World Cup 2022: Sadio Mane included in Senegal's 26-man squad despite injury concerns
2 years, 2 months ago
Sadio Mane in Senegal squad for FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 2 months ago
Sadio Mane 'WILL be selected in Senegal's World Cup squad' despite injury fears
2 years, 2 months ago
Senegal forward Sadio Mané a doubt for World Cup with injury
2 years, 2 months ago
Senegal’s Sadio Mane in injury scare 11 days before the World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago
Sadio Mane's participation in FIFA World Cup should not be in jeopardy: Bayern Munich assistant coach
2 years, 2 months ago
Sadio Mané off injured for Bayern ahead of World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago
Senegal, with more than just Mané, has high World Cup hopes
2 years, 2 months ago
Sadio Mane's childhood friend Segbe scores 36 SECONDS into his debut for Bayern Munich's second sid
2 years, 4 months ago
Sadio Mane scores on debut, Bayern start Bundesliga with 6-1 rout
2 years, 5 months ago
Sadio Mane edges Mohamed Salah, Edouard Mendy to win second African Player of the Year award
2 years, 5 months ago
Lionel Messi Tried to Persuade Sadio Mane to Join Barcelona Last Season: Report
2 years, 6 months ago
Sadio Mane completes move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich
2 years, 6 months ago
Bayern Munich became interested in signing Sadio Mane when it came up in Hasan Salihamidzic's garden
2 years, 6 months ago
Bayern Munich Sign Sadio Mane From Liverpool Until 2025
2 years, 6 months ago
Sadio Mane explains reasons behind leaving Liverpool for Bayern Munich
2 years, 6 months ago
Bayern Munich to sign Senegal star Sadio Mane from Liverpool
2 years, 6 months ago
Why have Liverpool sanctioned Sadio Mane exit and what now for Reds attack?
2 years, 6 months ago
Liverpool's Sadio Mane returns to childhood village in Senegal to play in muddy local football match
2 years, 6 months ago
Sadio Mane scores last-gasp penalty to secure Senegal win vs Rwanda
2 years, 7 months ago
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win
2 years, 7 months ago
Sadio Mane Grabs Hat-trick for Senegal and Hints at Leaving Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago
World Cup: Sadio Mane insists he was just 'luckier' to beat Mo Salah AGAIN
2 years, 9 months ago

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