Sadio Mane ruled out of Aston Villa clash as forward becomes second Liverpool star to test positive for coronavirus this week
First Thiago Alcantara, and now Sadio Mane has been ruled out of Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa after testing positive for coronavirus.
The forward, 28, is now self-isolating with what Liverpool have described as ‘minor symptoms’.
Mane has three Premier League goals in as many games this season
A club statement read: “Sadio Mane has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.
“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.”
Thiago missed the Arsenal game after his own positive test and he and Mane will both be absent for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Aston Villa.
Thiago is also ruled out of the Villa clash with COVID
Manager Jurgen Klopp will hope to have both players available when the Reds return to action after the international break in October 17’s Merseyside derby at Everton.
Mane 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.
He’s made a positive start to the season with Liverpool, scoring three Premier League goals in as many games this season.
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