Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has defended Sadio Mane, who is reportedly closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The Senegalese forward did not have a season to remember in Munich, as he struggled with injury and form while he was also involved in an alleged bust-up with teammate Leroy Sane.
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Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel also labelled Mane's first season with the club as 'unsatisfactory' and claims he fell short of expectations.
Bavarians midfielder Joshua Kimmich says Mane is not to blame for the mixed bag of results last season.
"He played a very good first half of the season last season and delivered good statistics," Kimmich said to Bild.
"He wasn't solely to blame for the fact that things didn't work for us anymore. The big picture wasn't right for us anymore."
"Then you're a new player abroad - with a new language, new culture and people. When you come as a top star and have to listen to a lot of criticism - some rightly, some wrongly - I can imagine that it's not easy."
Meanwhile, the club have also confirmed that Mane is in talks to complete a permanent move away from the club, with reports claiming he is set to join Al Nassr.
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