Former Liverpool player Sadio Mane has spoken out for the first time about the incident where he punched his former teammate Leroy Sane after Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League last season.

Mane was subsequently banned for one match and fined 500,000 euros for his actions. In a recent interview, Mane addressed the incident, emphasizing the need to find peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

He also discussed his current situation at Bayern Munich, his goals for the upcoming season, and the speculation surrounding his future.

Mane acknowledged the incident where he punched Leroy Sane, expressing that such troubles can occur at any time. However, he emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts without resorting to violence.

The incident, which occurred after Liverpool’s loss to Manchester City, led to a one-match ban and a hefty fine for Mane. Now, Mane is focused on leaving the incident in the past and is determined to fight for the club’s goals in the upcoming season.

In his first season with Bayern Munich, Mane’s performances have not lived up to expectations. The Senegalese striker has scored only seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.

Furthermore, he has often found himself on the bench during crucial matches for the Allianz Arena club. This has led to criticism from fans, with a recent survey identifying Mane as the worst signing of the Bundesliga season. Reports suggest that he is on coach Thomas Tuchel’s list of potential departures, along with other players.

Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Mane remains focused on giving his all for Bayern Munich. He expressed his commitment to the club, stating that if everything goes well, he will return to Bayern and continue to contribute.

Speaking about the incident, Sadio Mane acknowledged that troubles can occur at any time but emphasized the importance of finding non-violent solutions. Mane was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying, “We have to find a way to solve it, but not according to it (using fists).

Now, everything is in the past. We will try to fight for the club’s goals next season.” Mane expressed a desire to move forward and focus on his responsibilities as a player, leaving the incident behind.