German giants, Bayern Munich have provided an injury update on Sadio Mane as he races against time to be fit for the World Cup.
The former Liverpool star suffered an injury while in action for Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Earlier reports in the media suggested Mane could miss the World Cup due to a reported tendon injury suffered in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen.
But a statement from Bayern Munich confirmed the Senegal stars injury but refused to rule him out of the mundial.
The German club added that they are in contact with the medical team of Senegal.
The Bayern statement read: “Sadio Mane has suffered an injury to the head of his right fibula in FC Bayern’s 6-1 win against Werder Bremen.
“Africa’s Footballer of the Year will miss Saturday’s game against Schalke. Further examinations will follow in the coming days.
“FC Bayern is also in contact with the medical staff of the Senegalese Football Association.”