How is Sadio Mané faring away from Liverpool?

His sale was one of the most important in the transfer window

14/09/2022, 10:19 PM +00:00

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann believes Sadio Mane still needs time to 'adapt' after a frustrating night for the former Liverpool striker. Although the Bundesliga side beat Barcelona 2-0 in the Champions League, Mane failed to register a shot on target and hung up after 70 minutes. Nagelsmann was quizzed about Mane after the game, with the Senegal international now goalless in his last four starts for his new side.

Sadio Mané was substituted in the 70th minute of Bayern Munich's 2-0 win over Barcelona After a fast start for Bayern, Mane has now gone four games without scoring a goal During his post-match press conference, Nagelsmann said: 'He's a new signing. He just needs to adapt. He was trying. I'm sure he will be successful for us. Then he added: 'Everything I need to say about Sadio, I will say to him and not to the media.

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"Today he played in a new position, which of course he didn't play so much last year at Liverpool, but he played the years before. He is quite normal as a newcomer who, of course, still has to adapt to certain procedures which are a little bit different to Liverpool. "Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann believes Mane still needs time to adapt to his new team.

Maybe less looking for the ball or for team-mates and trying to have a bit more confidence in ourselves, but we are very happy to have him and he will put his stamp on our game. Although Mane struggled to shoot, his teammates helped Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to top their Champions League group.

Mané's level at Bayern Munich

Barcelona squandered several chances in the first half before Bayern accelerated in the second, with goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane securing the win. Mane joined Bayern Munich this summer after six successful seasons at Anfield. Questions over Mane's form arise despite a bright start at the Allianz Arena following his £35m switch from Liverpool.