Liverpool's Sadio Mane suffers hand injury while on Senegal duty

Sadio Mane has become the most recent Liverpool player to sustain an injury while on international duty.

Mane has suffered a hand injury with African country, though a politician designation has nevertheless to be provided.

Sadio Mane was taken to the hospital this afternoon due to a minor injury in his hand ahead of Senegal's game against Sudan. pic.twitter.com/xOIoZmWMKK

— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) 15 octobre 2018

Sources have told ESPN FC that Liverpool ar tuned in to the injury and can assess him upon his come to Merseyside.

It remains unclear at this stage whether or not Mane has withdrawn from the African country squad earlier than Tuesday's Africa Cup of countries qualifier with Sudan.

Sadio Mane has broken this left thumb in training with Senegal national team, his injury could get worse if he played. He's expected to miss the game vs. Sudan and Liverpool's clash against Huddersfield in the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/U8weZuucy7

— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) 15 octobre 2018

Mane's injury comes on the rear of club associate Mohamed salaah leaving Egypt's camp to return to Liverpool after suffering a muscle strain while on international duty.