Leroy Sane has long been a hot topic regarding the German national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Peter Neururer does not believe the winger will play a role under new German national team coach Jürgen Klopp.

The 71-year-old coach emphasized in the new SPORT1 show "45 - SPORT1 Football Half-time" that the probability of Sane being selected for the German national team again is "very, very low".

Neururer's position is clear: "Klopp will select players based on their performances. I really like this player, this type of player. He can be on par with Messi. But when was the last time he delivered at that level?"

Neururer continued by saying that Sane has had enough time and opportunities to prove himself. "I don't think he can consistently deliver the stable performances at Galatasaray that would convince Jürgen Klopp to reconsider him. Time has passed, and I don't think he will return."

Sane featured in all four of Germany's matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and despite inconsistent performances, he retained the confidence of Julian Nagelsmann. Meanwhile, Goretzka played only a marginal role in North America.

According to Neururer, the longtime Bayern Munich midfielder could still be a candidate for the national team. "I think Klopp will select players based on their performances, and Goretzka can deliver that kind of performance," the former Bundesliga coach said about Goretzka's prospects for the German national team.

Neururer also emphasized that players selected for the national team must be key players for their respective clubs. "Goretzka only makes sporadic appearances for Bayern Munich," the 71-year-old coach said.

In this context, he sees Goretzka's transfer to Aston Villa as an opportunity. "I firmly believe that if Leon stays healthy, he will perform well at Aston Villa. The kind of performance he can deliver should be enough to bring him back to the national team."

Traduit par IA.

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