Gündogan defends Sané's performances ahead of Germany's World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ilkay Gündogan has spoken out in defense of Leroy Sané following criticism after Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their World Cup opener. Gündogan, now at Galatasaray, emphasized the need for support for Sané, who is reportedly affected by public scrutiny. He noted that Sané requires a supportive environment to perform at his best. Germany is preparing to face Ivory Coast in their next World Cup match on Saturday night, with Sané remaining in the starting lineup despite recent criticism.
- •Germany won their World Cup opener 7-1 against Curaçao.
- •Gündogan calls for more support for Sané amidst criticism.
- •Sané remains in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Ivory Coast.
- •Gündogan emphasizes the need for a supportive playing environment.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — “People don’t understand Leroy” – Gündogan defends Sané after criticism
"Former Germany captain Ilkay Gündogan has called for greater support for Leroy Sané, who came under heavy criticism following the national team’s 7-1 win over Curaçao in their World Cup opener.��...
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