Leroy Sane - 2018/2019 performances

[kaz7]

Pep not happy with his performances/attitude in training again or someone knows why he didn’t play a minute tonight?

He played well when he did play,we are really short on bodies for the chavs and the first prem game,he is being careful with who we have,wrong to assume he has an attitude problem

 

[Mike N]

I'd have thought he might not have wanted to risk him last night. I'm pretty sure Pep knows everything about his attitude by now!

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

Sane didn't feature last night because as I said before there is no place for natural wingers in this 3-5-2 formation. Against Liverpool he played as a false 9 after coming on as a substitute. 3-5-2 is a no go for natural wingers. It's quite obvious that Pep prefers 3-5-2 over 4-3-3. All these discussions about Sane's poor attitude is complete nonsense.

 

[LIBlue]

He didn’t want to risk sane after what happened to Mahrez but word around town is he is sharp very very sharp and ready to start the season...and the signature Afro will Be back

 

[doobyedoobye]

Didn't Pep say he wasn't at the required fitness level?

 

[PrezIke]

It could work especially with our limited options in the beginning of the season. We could play a 3-5-2 with Leroy and Bernardo up top and Mendy as the wingback.

The 2nd striker in this formation is much deeper so those who play no. 10 will seem to get time there. Of the major first team players here, we've seen Mahrez and Bernardo already do so, but I can also see Sterling in that role as I believe Jesus was the #1 option for the role last season. Not as convinced that Sane is as ideal as the deeper striker rather than the main option in that setup.

However, I can see him getting more time as the primary striker outside of just at the start of the season (WC player recovery gap), and possibly as a future major role for him with the team. This could be something to develop him into rather than spending £100m+ on say someone like Dybala next summer. I have a feeling this is in Pep's mind.

Imo, if he starts playing more down the middle, he will score at least as many goals as Mbappe.

We shall see, but it crossed my mind as well, and I suspect something like this is what Pep is thinking for the season. Sane and Sterling as our 3rd & 4th choice strikers.

Sane has more technical quality with his finishing than Sterling, as we all can see. Pep could even play them as the 2 strikers as the season goes on and if there are injuries.

KDB I suspect will also be an emergency striker, hence why we're not in for one, nor do I think Nmecha is really an option anytime soon.

 

[Larry Stranger]

The 2nd striker in this formation is much deeper so those who play no. 10 will seem to get time there. Of the major first team players here, we've seen Mahrez and Bernardo already do so, but I can also see Sterling in that role as I believe Jesus was the #1 option for the role last season. Not as convinced that Sane is as ideal as the deeper striker rather than the main option in that setup.

However, I can see him getting more time as the primary striker outside of just at the start of the season (WC player recovery gap), and possibly as a future major role for him with the team. This could be something to develop him into rather than spending £100m+ on say someone like Dybala next summer. I have a feeling this is in Pep's mind.



We shall see, but it crossed my mind as well, and I suspect something like this is what Pep is thinking for the season. Sane and Sterling as our 3rd & 4th choice strikers.

Sane has more technical quality with his finishing than Sterling, as we all can see. Pep could even play them as the 2 strikers as the season goes on and if there are injuries.

KDB I suspect will also be an emergency striker, hence why we're not in for one, nor do I think Nmecha is really an option anytime soon.

That's pretty much what I was referring to. Bernardo underneath with Sane making runs because of his pace like the goal against Liverpool. When teams try to close us down, if we get the ball to a #10 like Bernardo, Mahrez etc. they can supply the through ball for the other striker with pace ala Sane.

 

[Clercqs]

He played well when he did play,we are really short on bodies for the chavs and the first prem game,he is being careful with who we have,wrong to assume he has an attitude problem

Seems stupid to not even give him a single minute in that case as that’s the reason we’re playing pre season games. I asked if that could be the case because that was the case last season. Apparently Pep said he’s not at the required fitness level so he probably have arrived in poor condition again.

 

[Larry Stranger]

Sane didn't feature last night because as I said before there is no place for natural wingers in this 3-5-2 formation. Against Liverpool he played as a false 9 after coming on as a substitute. 3-5-2 is a no go for natural wingers. It's quite obvious that Pep prefers 3-5-2 over 4-3-3. All these discussions about Sane's poor attitude is complete nonsense.

I'm not sure this is totally correct. Last night in the 1st half Zinchenko and Bolton were the wingbacks and were okay going forward, but were seriously caught out on the counter attack.

In the 2nd half Pep changed it and we were 3-5-2 in possession with Zinchenko dropping into the midfield with Brahim on the left wing. When we didn't have the ball Zinchenko reverted to left back shifting the defence into a back 4. Brahim and Bolton didn't have as much responsibility tracking back. Sane could play where Brahim was. We were better but the problem is Zinchenko isn't that good at defending as a left back. Perhaps Delph would do that role better.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Seems stupid to not even give him a single minute in that case as that’s the reason we’re playing pre season games. I asked if that could be the case because that was the case last season. Apparently Pep said he’s not at the required fitness level so he probably have arrived in poor condition again.

Or, possibly, he’d seen enough and was keeping him for the Community Shield, as we are going to be short players, especially upfront, if Nmecha is being loaned out? Don’t forget, he has had a full preseason and doesn’t need to “bed in.”

Sané will be just fine, and he already showed he can roast £75M defenders for fun, even in pre season!

 

[Clercqs]

Or, possibly, he’d seen enough and was keeping him for the Community Shield, as we are going to be short players, especially upfront, if Nmecha is being loaned out? Don’t forget, he has had a full preseason and doesn’t need to “bed in.”

Sané will be just fine, and he already showed he can roast £75M defenders for fun, even in pre season!

Almost a full pre season training wise but hes only made a total of 60 minutes. That’s not enough and it’s strange that he didn’t even get 15 mins yesterday if he was fit. The whole ”didn’t want to risk him” I don’t get. It would be more riskier to start him against Chelsea now compared to if he had got some more minutes under his belt last night.

 

[LIBlue]

Leroy, I expect great things from him this season hope he steps up and starts honing in his skill set. From what I’ve seen him he’s become quicker and stronger I like that.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Sane is on the cusp of greatness. Just a bit more consistency and he's there.

And Sane's a willing learner - he's upped his defensive game remarkably under Pep - willing to close down quickly and put in a shift on defense.

This season might well see his breakout into one of the top 10-15 players in world football.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Took a knock apparently today.

However......from the off it was clear he wasn't showing the same desire as everyone else.He really needs to dig deeper if he wants to be the best he can be,its letting him down currently and its disappointing me,as i'm a big fan of the kid.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

You can normally tell right away when he’s off the boil, his touch is always a bit heavy. That chance he had when he was clean through was typical of him when he doesn’t seem at it.

 

[Dax777]

Took a knock apparently today.

However......from the off it was clear he wasn't showing the same desire as everyone else.He really needs to dig deeper if he wants to be the best he can be,its letting him down currently and its disappointing me,as i'm a big fan of the kid.

He has these types of games every now and again. He'll gear up eventually.

 

[Manchester1894]

Sane didn't apply himself well enough in our own half IMO. Was sloppy in possession too. Pep had a public opinion of his performance in America that he's not at the level he expects. He

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Took a knock apparently today.

However......from the off it was clear he wasn't showing the same desire as everyone else.He really needs to dig deeper if he wants to be the best he can be,its letting him down currently and its disappointing me,as i'm a big fan of the kid.

Yea was really disappointing, but early days

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

needs to buck his ideas up, stop being flaky and reach his world class potential this season, need an incredible season from him

 

[Woody13]

It’s his partnership with Mendy I’m looking forward to in terms of how it develops. In theory it should be frightening, with all that pace and power down the same flank, opposing right sided players should be in for a horrible 90 minutes. Alternatively it may take a while to ensure they’re not making similar runs and getting in the way of each other, or Mendy’s willingness to get forward hinders Sané from isolating full-backs and getting in those one on one situations where he’s so dangerous.