Sadio Mané was one of the most talked-about names at the start of this summer's transfer window. After announcing his departure from Liverpool during a training camp with Senegal, the player left a lot to talk about. Now, as part of Bayern Munich, the Senegalese confirmed his commitment to his national team by wanting to "give his life" in order to play in the quarterfinals of the African Nations League.
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The former Premier League striker received a heavy blow in the round of 16 of the Nations League against Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, which was to rule him out of the quarterfinals due to medical protocol. These measures were not important for Mané, as he decided to play against Equatorial Guinea despite the refusal of the club, the Senegalese medical staff, the technical staff and the Federation.
After the impact he suffered in his head, Sadio was a doubt for the match against Equatorial Guinea. The Liverpool club asked the national team and FIFA to give him five days rest to ensure his recovery, but it was the player who refused to comply with this request. In order to play, Mané offered to sign a contract stating that any accident (death) would be his fault.
Mané was not going to miss out on a game for his country
Sadio told Pro Direct Soccer France what he had to do to get back on the pitch for the quarter-final of the African Nations League. Despite the refusal of all parties, the player now playing for the Bavarian giants did not change his mind. He offered his life to play in the quarterfinals against Equatorial Guinea.
"When I was injured against Cape Verde and had a concussion, I never spoke about it that day. Liverpool put pressure on the federation and wrote a letter to FIFA telling them that I needed at least five days rest, which meant I would miss the quarterfinals," the striker told.
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