Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola thinks that Leroy Sane’s omission from Germany’s World Cup squad will make him even stronger. Sane had a strong 2017-18 season with Manchester City and was named the PFA Young Player of the Year. Despite scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists, Sane found no place in Germany’s World Cup squad. He expressed his disappointment in not being selected and vowed to come back stronger. Germany had a horrible World Cup where they were out in the first hurdle, ending last in their group.
Guardiola said, “Leroy has to accept that this decision may make him stronger.” He’s so young and in two years it is another European Championships and then in four years another World Cup. I think it’s the past now. The national trainer decided what’s the best for the national team.”
“Leroy has to accept it and move forward. He has the chance to show the national team from Germany and first of all us, he has another season to show his quality.” The Spaniard added, “He has to improve his game, try to keep the levels he showed last season. We are so happy to have him here.”
Leroy Sane came on as a second half substitute in City’s 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the International Champions Cup. When asked about giving Sane so less time during the game, Guardiola said, “Leroy Sane arrived two days ago.” “We needed some minutes to start and put his head on the field and fight and run. He was ready to play 15-20 minutes but no more than that.”
Manchester City will now take on Liverpool at New Jersey on Wednesday.
