Minor Muscle Injury Can't Hold Him Back! Vieira Confirms by Phone That Mane Will Return Upon Recovery, Denies Departure Rumors

Senegal national team head coach Vieira confirmed that Mane was not selected for the current squad due to a muscle injury and is expected to return for the next training camp. At a press conference, Vieira revealed that Mane is only experiencing a minor physical issue and that he had already communicated directly with Mane by phone. As a member of the 2018 World Cup champion squad, Vieira also denied rumors, clarifying that Mane has not announced his retirement from the national team as reported by some media outlets following the World Cup.