Leroy Sane - 2018/2019 performances

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Woody13 said:
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.
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Mendy looked better once Mahrez was on the left, they linked up a lot better.
 
It's his place, not Sterling's that's likely to be the most threatened moving forwards. Not that that's a bad thing.

With Mendy back, we're no longer so dependent on Sane for width. This actually opens up a load of new options for that left wing; Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus as well as possibly Delph, Foden and Diaz too all now have the opportunity to play that role. So with Sane there's a new pressure on him to hold down that spot. I don't think Sterling will have quite that pressure; he's generally more consistent and his hold up play and consistent goal scoring threat is likely to mean he's always near the front of the list.


There's always been an undertone with Sane that there's maybe an attitude problem, most recently emanating from Germany after his non-inclusion. I think this season's a great one to prove all that wrong once and for all.
 
Watching the space Mendy was occupying in attacks doesnt make much sense to stick Sane front of him.

The arrival of Mahrez and Mendy's comeback looks to me to reasons for Sane's game time to be cut seriously. Maybe I am wrong but will be interested to see how Pep is approaching this situation. Is he going for automatic rotation like next game vs Huddersfield Sane is back in to start or is he gonna wait until someone hits bad form and then Sane is gonna have couple of games to prove himself.

Certainly injuries gonna play a part.
 
Damanino said:
Watching the space Mendy was occupying in attacks doesnt make much sense to stick Sane front of him.

The arrival of Mahrez and Mendy's comeback looks to me to reasons for Sane's game time to be cut seriously. Maybe I am wrong but will be interested to see how Pep is approaching this situation. Is he going for automatic rotation like next game vs Huddersfield Sane is back in to start or is he gonna wait until someone hits bad form and then Sane is gonna have couple of games to prove himself.

Certainly injuries gonna play a part.
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I don't think Mendy will be getting in Sane's way to be honest, he's got enough intelligence in his game that he can use the runner to his advantage.

Also, Mendy won't be playing every game and his replacements don't play in the same manner.

Could also see Sane deployed on the right side at times as well.
 
IMO it looks like he has spat his dummy out over something, hope I am wrong
 
And so the bashing begins.....

Never fails bluemoon

Some would of turned down the greatest goalscorer in the modern era on the same premise... oh wait, we’re holistic and one in every aspect of the club. Are we now really suggesting his place is at risk??? Oki dokie
 
Damanino said:
Watching the space Mendy was occupying in attacks doesnt make much sense to stick Sane front of him.

The arrival of Mahrez and Mendy's comeback looks to me to reasons for Sane's game time to be cut seriously. Maybe I am wrong but will be interested to see how Pep is approaching this situation. Is he going for automatic rotation like next game vs Huddersfield Sane is back in to start or is he gonna wait until someone hits bad form and then Sane is gonna have couple of games to prove himself.

Certainly injuries gonna play a part.
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Sane and Mendy can co-exist. Sane had to play wide left last season because Mendy was out. Delph hardly overlapped and provided width out left so Sane had to stay wide and be a true winger. With Mendy in the squad Leroy can either play how Sterling did as more of an inside forward or shift to the right wing. We have plenty of games.
 
Sane and Mendy can play together. Raz was on the left on Sunday and the interplay with Mendy was fine. They are intelligent enough footballers not to get in each others way. Just look at the two goals for evidence. Leroy can do the same. Stay out or invert as the need requires.
 
Rolee said:
His body language when? At the game on Sunday?
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Try watching the training videos, also the charity shield etc.. can someone not have an opinion on this forum? Are you this blunt face to face? I doubt it. I have been a member on here and hardly post (relatively) as there are too many posters like you who jump in peoples opinions.
 
Airbags Optional said:
Try watching the training videos, also the charity shield etc.. can someone not have an opinion on this forum? Are you this blunt face to face? I doubt it. I have been a member on here and hardly post (relatively) as there are too many posters like you who jump in peoples opinions.
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I just asked a question as I want to have a look myself because I hadn't noticed anything.

Are you this much of a drama queen face to face?
 
Airbags Optional said:
Mate it’s my view of his body language, attitude on the pitch, no need to insult me.
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I do realize the same cool looking too relaxed body language as if he is not really involved,
in the Arsenal match and more so in the training video from Monday (in comparison to David, KDB, Komps e.g.).

But I know him since playing for Schalke and Germany. It's his style. (Guess who had the popcorn box on the foto last night?)
When he was ripping defences apart last season it started from the same cool relaxed body language.

Raz works his ass off and looks exhausted after a match. Leroy never looks exhausted. I guess he doesn't want to.

I think we shouldn't put too much into it, although I can see your concern. Low also did, Pep would certainly more so.

Generally speaking, we should be more careful when comparing players. They are individuals, Raz looks different to Leroy, and Gundogan looks different to KDB. I could go on and on.

If Pep has serious concern about Leroy's general attitude, Leroy would get to know it quite soon I suppose.
 
Meh...

Sane is a default lazy player - but under Pep, he's listened and has upped his game considerably.

When first in our squad he was extremely lazy, never putting in a shift on defense.

But he's matured - Sane now presses every game I see him play.

He's still a work in progress on offense - sometimes over dribbling or giving the ball away - but his attitude is great. He'll drive forward with the ball, taking on defenders and more often than not, beating them for pace. Once ahead of his defender, he'll more often than not make a good cross or take an excellent shot on goal.

I don't buy into this lax body-language argument at all.
 
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