Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has responded to a FIFA official wanting to use a spiritual leader to help with Sadio Mane's injury ahead of the World Cup.
Mane was included in Senegal's 26-man squad for the World Cup later this month, despite picking up an injury on Tuesday that many feared would rule him out of the tournament.
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FIFA official Fatma Samoura suggested that the Bayern forward enlist the services of a witch doctor to get fit him for the opening game against the Netherlands on 21 November.
Nagelsmann, however, admitted he has no idea what a witch doctor is but says they will do another check next week.
"I don't even know what a witch doctor is," Nagelsmann said, as per Goal.
"In 10 days we will do a check on him again to see how his recovery and progress has gone, and we will take it from there.
"Obviously, [Senegal] really want him to play, but we have to wait and see how the medical situation is. If he can't play, he can't play, whether the FA want him or not.
"These are the types of situations that go beyond just the sporting aspect."
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