Not been called unc yet: how Sané sees his role with Germany | OneFootball

In the lead-up to Germany’s friendly against Switzerland, Leroy Sané offered insight into his emotions and the ambitions of the German team for the World Cup this summer.

For the 30-year-old, the current phase of preparation is crucial to fine-tune the final details of the team’s play together. Speaking to 'CBS', he looked highly focused on the tasks ahead and said: "We’re looking forward to these two friendlies to get the final polish. It’s the last time until we really come together for the World Cup. So we want to train well, obviously win both games, and also take a step forward so we can keep improving. We’re all excited to see what can happen this summer."

Compared to the last World Cup, Sané now clearly belongs to the group of players with a bit more experience on the international stage. Not necessarily known as a vocal leader, the winger explained his role within the Germany setup: "I’m not really the loudspeaker on the pitch, but I always enjoy having a good time together. But of course, we still focus on working well in training so we can deliver that on the pitch too. I think the most important thing is also to build unity off the pitch, or strengthen it."

When it came to experience, age, and the role-model function that comes with it, the 'CBS' reporter did not let up and asked again what that was like for Sané within the national team circle.

The Galatasaray player is well aware that his experience from previous tournaments is valuable for the younger players, but: "I haven’t been called unc yet. So I can’t really say much more about that."

The experiences at the World Cup in Qatar in particular now serve as a warning to Sané about the importance of a focused start to the tournament. He therefore strongly warned his teammates: “The first game, when it all starts, is really important. You have to get the first three points straight away, otherwise you start to stumble and the pressure increases even more.” In conclusion, he reminded everyone that taking part in a World Cup remains a rare privilege: “It’s a big chance, a big opportunity. You shouldn’t take it for granted, because who knows how many World Cups you can actually play in. I can relate that a little to the last ones, where we didn’t get very far. That’s why you should give it your best."

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