Leroy Sane - 2018/2019 performances

[domalino]

Remember we heard a lot about how Pep was going to be much stricter, harsher and less friendly with the players this season.

IMO that's what this situation with Leroy is. He might have come in slow, a bit off the pace, maybe taken training a bit lightly, and now Pep's coming down on him like a ton of bricks because it's what he needs (Pep seems to think he needs pushing, usually saying he can and needs to do more, in comparison to his treatment of Sterling, who always gets support even when he's poor) and because it's a message to the rest of the squad that things are different now.

He's said in his press conference it's not a big deal...I believe him, but I don't think it's nothing, because Sané should be making the bench every week if he's remotely close to match fit.

 

[Sir peace frog]

No problem says pep,everyone will be left out sometimes

It's not like he needs a rest something isn't right with sane at the moment maybe the hangover of not going to the world cup maybe he thought fuck it and went on a summer long bender

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Manchester City‏Verified account @ManCity 7m7 minutes ago
#PEP: @LeroySane19 was dropped from the squad. Last season he was such an important player for us and we hope this season he will be a really important player for us as well. #cityvnufc

 

[pudge]

Pep is on record saying he will protect the players in interviews, did anyone expect otherwise.

The day Aguero is fit and left out of the squad I'll eat a big red candle.

 

[kaz7]

It's not like he needs a rest something isn't right with sane at the moment maybe the hangover of not going to the world cup maybe he thought fuck it and went on a summer long bender

Pep says tactics play a big part in who plays,i really think dropped doesn't apply to our hugely talented squad,not everyone can play

 

[FCBarca]

Manchester City‏Verified account @ManCity 7m7 minutes ago
#PEP: @LeroySane19 was dropped from the squad. Last season he was such an important player for us and we hope this season he will be a really important player for us as well. #cityvnufc

Yeah, that's Pep putting the media arm around his shoulder bit before social media turns the freeze out into too big of a story. Your move, Leroy

 

[domalino]

Pep says tactics play a big part in who plays,i really think dropped doesn't apply to our hugely talented squad,not everyone can play

When everyone is fit that's true, but today Pep's effectively said he'd rather have a 3rd attacking midfield option on the bench, Foden on top of Bernardo and Gundogan, over the only other natural winger in the squad, Leroy.

In that formation, Sané is an obvious substitute as the only person who can replace Sterling or Mahrez without changing the way we play significantly.

Pep isn't going to air any dispute or reason for Sané being out of the squad in public, especially if it's a small thing and he thinks it will resolve itself on its own.

 

[carlosthejackal]

Need his pace back asap

 

[Georgian Maestro]

Come back. All is forgiven

 

[Wrighty Wrexham]

Same as last year just needs a kick up the arse