Leroy Sané’s recent journey with the German national team has had its ups and downs. Over the first four qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, he didn’t receive a call-up from coach Julian Nagelsmann. It wasn’t until November 14 that he made his return to the DFB squad after being sidelined for more than five months.
In yesterday’s clash against Slovakia, the 29-year-old made a remarkable comeback, showcasing his skills as he helped lead Germany to a 6-0 victory with two goals and an assist.
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This performance marked a milestone for Sané, as it was the first time in his national team career he achieved such a feat, coming on his 72nd appearance.
Data from the statistics portal ‘Opta’ highlights that while he scored twice in an earlier national team match—during the 9-0 rout against Liechtenstein four years ago—this latest display was especially noteworthy.
If Sané can maintain this level of performance, his chances of being selected for next year’s World Cup squad look very promising.
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