Liverpool’s Sadio Mane Tests Positive For Covid-19!
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane Tests Positive For Covid-19! The news comes just a few days after new signing Thiago Alcantara also tested positive for the corona virus. Liverpool said in a statement that Mane would self-isolate immediately and return to training after recovery.
Sadio Mane has already scored 3 goals in Liverpool’s opening fixtures this season. The Senegalese forward is one of the best players in world football at the moment.
Mane’s current health status will also affect his international commitments. He will mis Senegal’s latest international fixtures. The 2019 AFCON finalists play against Morocco and Mauritania. Mane will miss both games.
Barring anymore hiccups, Jurgen Klopp will hope to have both Sadio Mane and Thiago Alcantara back in the first team for the Merseyside Derby against Everton on the 17th of October, after the international break.
“The forward, who started and scored in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal, has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall.
However, like with Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool Football Club are – and will continue to – follow all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Mane will self-isolate for the required period of time.” Liverpool said in a statement.
Mane’s absence shouldn’t a huge hiccup, as new signing Diogo Jota will slip right into the left wing. Players like Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi can also supplement Mane’s absence
Liverpool play Aston Villa on Sunday in the Premier League. Both Thiago and Mane will miss the game as Liverpool’s Sadio Mane tests positive for Covid-19!
