Leroy Sané

[FromPollockToSilva]

Going off per minute stats (so, others did have greater numbers but from more minutes played), Leroy had the most goals and assists per minute in the entire squad in both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

A big part of the best English football league team there’s ever been.

Third best in 2017/18 (PL only):

Player	Minutes	Goals	Assists	Goals/Min	Inv/Min
Sergio Aguero	1969	21	6	94	73
Raheem Sterling	2593	18	11	144	89
Leroy Sane	2423	10	15	242	97

Second best in 18/19 (PL only):

Player	Minutes	Goals	Assists	Goals/Min	Inv/Min
Sergio Aguero	2480	21	8	118	86
Leroy Sane	1867	10	10	187	93
Gabriel Jesus	1022	7	3	146	102
Raheem Sterling	2777	17	10	163	103

Although Sané's CL record in 18/19 was absolutely ridiculous (4 goals and 4 assists in 395 minutes - an involvement every 49 minutes)

 

[fulabeer]

Do you think he has more ability than Phil Foden?

I honestly believe he has more "natural" ability than any player i have ever seen at City.
What he lacks is a brain to use it...

 

[super_city_si]

He’s got the ability to be better than anyone we currently have. I don’t think he’s got the belief or confidence in himself to do it though.

I proper loved watching Leroy. Thought he was our most exciting, edge of your seat, player since the takeover.

As Kyle Walker once said in a FiveLive interview “if he could just believe in himself he could be anything”, but I think he has confidence issues.

Agree. He was the one who had that electric anticipation. Him in full flight was a sight to behold.
foden now has that same allure where you just love watching them play football.

 

[super_city_si]

Do you think he has more ability than Phil Foden?

No. Foden has already done things Sane could only dream of

 

[eastmanc]

I honestly believe he has more "natural" ability than any player i have ever seen at City.
What he lacks is a brain to use it...

Really, I suppose it’s all about opinions.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

I think people have a very rose tinted memory of Sané at City.

He was capable of moments of brilliance but they were just moments and his end product was very patchy. He'd play well every third game for the most part.

Agree . You could tell In first 5 minutes of a game if he was up for it or not.

 

[eastmanc]

I think Phil is a better player. He has more tactical awareness, can play with both feet, mentally stronger and is more versatile. Sane in full flight down the wing was a joy to behold though. He could go past defenders on either side at full pace and not many players I have seen have been able to do that over the years.

What you are describing is his raw pace, which is unbelievable, but I believe Phil has better first touch and manipulates the ball better And is a better passer of the ball. He is going to be a truly great player in my opinion.

 

[Norman kneejerk]

He’s got the ability to be better than anyone we currently have. I don’t think he’s got the belief or confidence in himself to do it though.

I proper loved watching Leroy. Thought he was our most exciting, edge of your seat, player since the takeover.

As Kyle Walker once said in a FiveLive interview “if he could just believe in himself he could be anything”, but I think he has confidence issues.

Me too. Not our greatest ever player but my favourite player for sheer excitement and enjoyment in all my city days going back to 60s.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Take him back on loan or for a nominal fee. A Sane with a point to prove and a tad more humble could be fantastic.

No chance in a million years. The whinging little prick thought he was bigger than the club and stunk the bench out when he wasn’t being played, instead of knuckling down and fighting for his place.

We don’t need players with a weak mentality like that.

Fuck him, he’s someone else’s problem now. He’s seen his arse at Bayern and reverted to his mean.

 

[Bobby the blue]

No chance in a million years. The whinging little prick thought he was bigger than the club and stunk the bench out when he wasn’t being played, instead of knuckling down and fighting for his place.

We don’t need players with a weak mentality like that.

Fuck him, he’s someone else’s problem now. He’s seen his arse at Bayern and reverted to his mean.

Without wanting to sound facetious is there any evidence of him whinging or having a weak mentality or is it anecdotal. I just don’t seem to recall any of this and from what I have heard he was a decent lad.