Nagelsmann's statement on Leroy Sane “He no longer has the opportunity to prove himself”

Germany's national team, which will face Luxembourg and Slovakia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, saw head coach Julian Nagelsmann make statements ahead of the matches. The 38-year-old coach, who has recalled Galatasaray star Leroy Sane to the squad, spoke very clearly about Sane's current situation and his future with the national team.

After spells at Manchester City and Bayern Munich, the German star signed for Galatasaray at the start of the summer transfer window, becoming one of the most talked-about and controversial figures at the club.

After a promising start to his Galatasaray career, the German star experienced a dip in form before transferring to the yellow-and-red team, which also saw him drop out of the national team. Following an upturn in his performance after the Başakşehir match, Leroy Sane returned to the German national team for the first time since joining Galatasaray for the November fixtures.

Ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg, Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann spoke about Sane. The 38-year-old manager said:

"Leroy Sané hasn't quite achieved the statistics I'd hoped for yet. This is a matter of his player profile. If we had six or seven players with his profile, it would be more difficult for him to be selected for the national team.
We had a very good meeting with Leroy. He knows what I expect of him. He has countless opportunities left to prove himself. I made that clear to him. He is a player who can do anything. All he has to do is give his best and show it on the pitch.
He has everything needed for his profile, so I'm giving him another chance. He has improved his statistics in the Champions League and the Super League, but he still needs to do better."