Julian Nagelsmann omitted Leroy Sané from the latest Germany call-ups and demanded higher statistical output from Sané at Galatasaray. Nagelsmann emphasized that Sané now competes in a league he judged slightly below the Bundesliga and other top European competitions and that one goal and one assist are not yet enough. Nagelsmann said he expects concrete numbers because Sané is not in the English, Spanish, German, French or Italian leagues, but confirmed Sané can still become a candidate by producing those figures. Galatasaray's financial rise and Sané's visible space in the Kayserispor match were noted.
"He's now playing [for Galatasaray] in a league that's a bit worse than the Bundesliga and other top European leagues. He simply has to deliver more there," Nagelsmann explained in comments captured via @iMiaSanMia. "He scored a goal and had an assist in the last game, but he needs a bit of time to get going. I wasn't expecting miracles.
"I spoke a lot to Leroy. He's not playing in the English, Spanish, German, French or Italian league, so I'm expecting certain numbers from him. If he does, then he's still a candidate for us." Ouch. Harsh, but fair on the Turkish Süper Lig. Clubs like Galatasaray are stockpiling stars and increasing in financial muscle, but a glance at Sané's highlights in that goal-plus-assist match vs. Kayserispor and you will see a degree of space to operate in
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