Liverpool’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane tests positive for COVID-19

Liverpool’s in-form Senegalese forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines, the club announced.

Mane, 28, has been in fine form this season, scoring both goals in Liverpool’s win over Chelsea before also netting against the Gunners.

His enforced isolation will also affect his international commitments after Mane was named in Senegal’s squad for their upcoming friendlies against Morocco and Mauritania, AFP reported.

“Sadio Mane has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines,” Liverpool said in a statement.

“The forward, who started and scored in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal, has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall.

“However, like with Thiago Alcantara, Liverpool Football Club are — and will continue to — follow all protocols relating to Covid-19 and Mane will self-isolate for the required period of time.”