Liverpool star and Senegal captain Sadio Mane has been hospitalized after the forward suffered a head injury during Senegal’s clash against Cape Verde, know his update
Even though the man led his nation to a victory in the Round of 16 clash against Cape Verde, Sadio Mane was substituted in the 70th minute of the game after he picked up a head injury which came after a clash of heads with the opposite side’s goalie Vozinha.
The abrasion was sustained while contending for a high ball and Mane was replaced by Bamba Dieng with 20 minutes remaining for the game to come to a stop. Dieng had a role to play in Senegal’s victory as he too found the back of the net in extra time.
Here’s all you need to know about Mane’s injury, current situation/update, injury history, possible return and more:
AFCON 2022 Sadio Mane Head Injury Update, History, Return Date, Report, Concussion Status, Video
After the clash of heads with Vozinha, Mane was allowed to go on and continue to play, even though the impact of the collision was quite harsh. What has baffled many is the fact that how was the 29-year old permitted to play the game as if nothing had happened. Well that’s another thing that the Liverpool star still managed to find the back of the net only six minutes later, providing Senegal with the lead.
💥 NASTY HEAD COLLISION BETWEEN SADIO MANE AND YOSIMAR DIAS!
The goalkeeper was sent off after VAR review 🟥
Cape Verde down to nine men! 😱#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #SENCPV pic.twitter.com/GBGwasSHmk
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 25, 2022
Sadio Mane and Cape Verdean goalkeeper responding to treatment. pic.twitter.com/M1jpb9Fjhk
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) January 25, 2022
Not long after his goal, Mane went down holding his head once more, ultimately convincing the authorities that the 29-year old needed some attending at the hospital.
Here’s what head coach Cisse had to say about Mane’s situation after the conclusion of the game, “Sadio had a big shock with the goalkeeper and I haven’t heard from him yet, he was dizzy and he is currently in the hospital”.
The player has recently posted a picture of him and Vozinha on social media with the captions, “Senegal vs Cape Verde on the pitch, in the hospital. Everything is fine, thank you for all the messages.”
That’s surely a message that will calm the Senegalese fans now. What remains to be seen is whether Mane will participate in Senegal’s quarter-final fixture in the African Cup of Nations now. Well since he has revealed that all is well, we should expect him to be part of the action, unless the doctors are of the opposite viewpoint.
Sadio Mane Injury History
| Season | Injury | from | until | Days | Games missed |
| 20/21 | Knock | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 6, 2021 | 7 days | 2 |
| 20/21 | Corona virus | Oct 2, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | 14 days | 1 |
| 19/20 | Hamstring Injury | Jan 26, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | 16 days | 4 |
| 19/20 | Muscle Injury | Jan 24, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | 21 days | 4 |
| 19/20 | Thigh Muscle Strain | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | 4 days | 1 |
| 18/19 | Hand Injury | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 13, 2019 | 2 days | – |
| 18/19 | Foot Injury | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | 4 days | 1 |
| 18/19 | Fractured Finger | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | 9 days | 2 |
| 17/18 | Hamstring Injury | Oct 9, 2017 | Nov 2, 2017 | 24 days | 5 |
| 16/17 | Knee Injury | Apr 3, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | 87 days | 8 |
| 16/17 | Shoulder Injury | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | 7 days | 1 |
| 14/15 | Calf Problems | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 19, 2015 | 18 days | 5 |
| 12/13 | Ill | Feb 21, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | 7 days | 1 |
Liverpool Injured Players List
- Harvey Elliott (Right-winger): Fracture-dislocation of the ankle
Missed matches: 31
- Nathaniel Phillips (Centre-back): Cheekbone Fracture
Missed matches: 13
- Divock Origi (Centre-Forward): Muscular Problems
Missed matches: 11
- Thiago Alcantara (Central-Midfield): Hip injury
Missed matches: 7
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