When Bayern Munich signed Sadio Mane in June, German 32 times champions They knew they would get a captain and winner both locally and international levels.
In addition to the English Premier League and Champions League victories with Liverpool and Mane led Senegal to the 2022 African Cup of Nations title and win penalty in On penalties to help the black of Teranga Insurance first Grand silverware.
they did it against Egypt’s then-Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah – the most successful team in The history of The tournament – He must have made Victory is sweeter.
The win saw mane pick up for him second consecutive African player of the year trophy and contributed to second-place finish in This year’s Golden Ball.
mani also played decisive role in carries him team To the World Cup, decisive turn penalty in Penalty kicks – again against Egypt – just A month after the victory of the African Nations Cup.
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When Mane switches red of Bayern for green Senegal in Qatar, the focus of attention of for him side – And about 18 million Senegalese – will again I turned to him.
The switch from Bayern Munich to Senegal is a major adjustment for 30-year-Old.
While in Senegal, Mane is undoubtedly main man up The front and team’s biggest name in Bayern, is one of Several attacking stars, including Germany’s Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane and Cameroonian striker Eric Maxime Choupo-Moting.
While I have Mane in times resist with trust me club level since making switch To the Bundesliga – he has been put on the bench of times This season by Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann due to a deficiency of Confidence – will lead Senegal.
In late October, after registering once and help twice in A 6-2 win over Mainz, Mane said he would play Which role necessary for help The team.
“I played left Suite my whole life,” Mane told German television. (but) if team He needs me as a striker or as a right winger, I’ll be there.”
Although his home and international successMane said he’s still trying to improve as a player.
“I am someone who He wants to learn every day. I think I can still improve a lot. Offensive and defensive.
“I can still do it more. “
Bringing Bayern Munich to Qatar
Bayern has won The past 10 titles in the German Bundesliga and Senegal fans He will hope that Mane brings winning culture to Bayern Munich with him to his diameter side Looking forward to breaking the cycle of collection in international level for African aspects.
Although saving some of the most talented players in footballnot African team since when tournament’s semifinals.
Only three countries – Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) – made it to last eight before.
Senegal looks in a good position to break it recordespecially considering the World Cup group The unpredictable Netherlands includes Ecuador and Qatar as the host country.
Mane, however, makes sure for him side Don’t go ahead of themselves saying in October was good Senegal behind The world’s best football countries.
“I don’t see Senegal as favorite Because there are other nations so far away of Senegal like “France and Spain,” Mane said.
“We’re going to go there… and try to do what we used to do.
“Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, England, I think there are a few teams can win world Cup.”
Senegal opens the World Cup campaign against Holland on November 21.
