Thomas Tuchel breaks silence on Sadio Mane’s Bayern Munich ban after he punched Leroy Sane in the face
THOMAS TUCHEL has broken his silence on Sadio Mane's alleged punch on Leroy Sane.
The two players were involved in a heated exchange following the defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Sane was believed to be left with a bloodied lip after the former Liverpool star reportedly punched him.
But the Bayern boss has defended Mane and revealed that the problem has been "settled".
Mane has been fined and banned for one game.
Tuchel said: "That's settled. A game and a fine are the consequences of what happened.
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"The way both players involved dealt with it, the way the other players dealt with it, it had a cleansing effect.
"We had a positive atmosphere yesterday and today. I'm here to defend Mane.
"I've known him for a very long time and only know him as an absolute professional. I also know his entourage.
"He has never been guilty of anything.
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Bayern will be up against it when they take on Man City in the second leg of the tie.
They will host the Citizens at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday as they looked to overcome the three-goal deficit, after hosting Hoffenheim on Saturday.