Mane to miss Sudan clash due to broken thumb

Images on Twitter show the Senegal international pictured in a hospital with his thumb in strapping. 

The Liverpool forward was on international duty and reportedly suffer a "minor injury", with the broken bone potentially keeping him out of Liverpool's next Premier League fixture. 

Mane broke his thumb whilst training with the Senegal national team. 

Liverpool return to action on Saturday in the Premier League against Huddersfield.

A 'VAVELcom' journalist posted the photos of the 26-year-old online. 

"Sadio Mane was taken to the hospital this afternoon due to a minor injury in his hand ahead of Senegal's game against Sudan. 

"Mane has broken this left thumb in training with Senegal national team, his injury could get worse if he played.

"He's expected to miss the game vs. Sudan and Liverpool's clash against Huddersfield in the Premier League.

 

October 15, 2018