Leroy Sane - 2018/2019 performances

[domalino]

Excellent player, tireless worker, and complete professional, but I'd probably say no at this stage.

Get your blue glasses off.

Like I said, maybe try a different sport...We know Guardiola thinks he's currently one of the 2 or 3 best players in the country, and we know from Marti Perarnau, the guy who lived in Pep's pocket for a year, that he thought when we bought him he could be one of the 3 best players in the world.

So the boss is in love with him, Benfica think he's the most talented player to come through their academy, and the national team is being built around him post-Ronaldo.

What flaws and limitations is it you're seeing that they can't?

 

[ws01]

The very best players have that extra something about them. They can turn matches on its head. They can win you a game out of no where, against the tide of momentum, with a piece of brilliance. Regularly. They pull off moves that leave you stunned and in awe of their skill. They put fear in the opposition, who feel relieved when they're not playing.

As good as Sterling and Bernardo are, how many fans can honestly say they have the above?. It's not a criticism, and it's not a flaw. They just don't have the talent Sane does. Nothing to get angry about or be ashamed of.

 

[sir baconface]

We all know the competition for starting places is intense. I also accept Leroy has sometimes looked below par (although not alone). However, Sterling + Sane together are a must for at least a significant part of every key game. Both are capable of producing rabbits out of hats.

If I were a defender I’d be terrified.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Excellent player, tireless worker, and complete professional, but I'd probably say no at this stage.

Get your blue glasses off.

Jheeze. I suppose it's a game built on opinions.

 

[mosssideblue]

The very best players have that extra something about them. They can turn matches on its head. They can win you a game out of no where, against the tide of momentum, with a piece of brilliance. Regularly. They pull off moves that leave you stunned and in awe of their skill. They put fear in the opposition, who feel relieved when they're not playing.

As good as Sterling and Bernardo are, how many fans can honestly say they have the above?. It's not a criticism, and it's not a flaw. They just don't have the talent Sane does. Nothing to get angry about or be ashamed of.

Totally OTT and frankly embarrassing

 

[twosips]

The very best players have that extra something about them. They can turn matches on its head. They can win you a game out of no where, against the tide of momentum, with a piece of brilliance. Regularly. They pull off moves that leave you stunned and in awe of their skill. They put fear in the opposition, who feel relieved when they're not playing.

As good as Sterling and Bernardo are, how many fans can honestly say they have the above?. It's not a criticism, and it's not a flaw. They just don't have the talent Sane does. Nothing to get angry about or be ashamed of.

I can honestly say that Sterling and Bernardo have the above. It's like you've blocked out the things they've done. Sterling in particular. Ffs man. The number of quality goals he's scored for us over the past 18 months. Some of them stunning last minute winners. Can't believe some of our fans...some of Bernardo's finishes too for us have been fucking sumptuous. His performance against Liverpool was absolutely WC too. You'd struggle to find a more complete midfield performance.

 

[mosssideblue]

I can honestly say that Sterling and Bernardo have the above. It's like you've blocked out the things they've done. Sterling in particular. Ffs man. The number of quality goals he's scored for us over the past 18 months. Some of them stunning last minute winners. Can't believe some of our fans...some of Bernardo's finishes too for us have been fucking sumptuous. His performance against Liverpool was absolutely WC too. You'd struggle to find a more complete midfield performance.

He has to be a wum

 

[sir baconface]

I can honestly say that Sterling and Bernardo have the above. It's like you've blocked out the things they've done. Sterling in particular. Ffs man. The number of quality goals he's scored for us over the past 18 months. Some of them stunning last minute winners. Can't believe some of our fans...some of Bernardo's finishes too for us have been fucking sumptuous. His performance against Liverpool was absolutely WC too. You'd struggle to find a more complete midfield performance.

^This ^

I’ve lost count of how many matches Sterling has turned. As for Bernardo, his contribution is less through goals than all-round contribution. If we were offered £120m for him tomorrow, how many Blues out of 100 would say “take the money”? I’d guess somewhere between zero and diddly squat.

 

[schfc6]

We all know the competition for starting places is intense. I also accept Leroy has sometimes looked below par (although not alone). However, Sterling + Sane together are a must for at least a significant part of every key game. Both are capable of producing rabbits out of hats.

If I were a defender I’d be terrified.

Not only that, with Sterling & Sané we create so much space for the central midfielders to exploit. That does however mean the full backs can't switch off for a second. Our frequently do. It's a fine balance.

 

[schfc6]

I can honestly say that Sterling and Bernardo have the above. It's like you've blocked out the things they've done. Sterling in particular. Ffs man. The number of quality goals he's scored for us over the past 18 months. Some of them stunning last minute winners. Can't believe some of our fans...some of Bernardo's finishes too for us have been fucking sumptuous. His performance against Liverpool was absolutely WC too. You'd struggle to find a more complete midfield performance.

I Fully agree with you,I think the notion hat Sterling & Bernardo aren't World Class is simply silly. But I do also see where the lad is coming from. I personally believe whilst Sterling & Benardo are World class, I do also think that Sané could be in that mini bracket above with Mbappe in a few years.
Say, Bernardo at Modric level, Sterling at Robben level but Sané as Ronaldo level. Sterling though, continues to raise his bar. I wouldn't bet against him reaching silly levels. His dedication is something else.

Just my opinion.