BlueAnorak
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He has indeed listened.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.
I suspect he didn't start against Arsenal or Huddersfield due to his poor performance in the Community Shield. More importantly if Mendy plays in a wing back role, then Sane has to improve his general midfield and defensive play.