Merseyside police are investigating a house-robbery at the home of Liverpool forward Sadio Mane
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The house of the Liverpool star was burgled on Tuesday while he was at Anfield playing in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Bayern Munich.
It was gathered that mobile phones, watches and car keys were stolen as no one was at home during the forced entry which is believed to have occurred between 9pm and 11:45pm.
Mane played a full 90 minutes for Liverpool in their goalless draw that Tuesday evening, but unfortunately for him that a burglary incident was trailing in a house he owned at Allerton, South Liverpool - while he was in a action for the Reds.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is now being carried out and Merseyside Police detective, inspector Phil Mahon is appealing for anyone with information to assist their enquiries.
"We are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this burglary to please come forward and assist our enquiries," Phil Mahon said.
"While the occupants were not present at the time of the incident, this will no doubt be a distressing experience for them and I would ask the offenders to do the right thing and return the stolen items to the owner in any way possible.
"We know the watches in particular are of significant monetary value and I would also like to appeal to anyone who might have been offered the items for sale since the burglary to contact police.
"Likewise if you saw anything suspicious in the area, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage, please get in touch."
Mane had previously experience the same in November 2017 when he was burgled while at Anfield for another Champions League game against Maribor.