By Can Erozden
ANKARA (AA) - The Liverpool football team announced late Friday that Sadio Mane was infected with the novel coronavirus.
"Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines," Liverpool said on Twitter, before adding he "has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall"
The 28-year-old Senegalese forward scored three goals in four appearances during the 2020-21 season.
Mane helped Liverpool win the 2019 UEFA Champions League title and the 2020 Premier League.
Separately, he has been playing for the Senegalese national team since 2012.