Far from written off: Sané’s outstanding stats against Slovakia | OneFootball

Things haven't always gone smoothly for Leroy Sané with the German national team in recent weeks and months. In the first four qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, he was not selected by coach Julian Nagelsmann. It wasn't until November 14 that he returned to the DFB squad after more than five months' absence.

Particularly in yesterday's match against Slovakia, the 29-year-old flourished again, and it seemed as if he was finally regaining his former strength. In Germany's 6-0 victory, Sané shone with 2 goals and an assist.

It is the first time in his national team career that Leroy Sané has achieved this in a match – on his 72nd attempt.

According to the data portal 'Opta', he had already scored a brace in the national team jersey: four years ago in the 9-0 victory over Liechtenstein.

If the 29-year-old can build on this performance, there is nothing to stop him from being nominated for the World Cup squad next year.

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