Kimmich defends Sané amid criticism after Germany's win over Curaçao
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich expressed confusion over the criticism directed at teammate Leroy Sané following their 7-1 victory against Curaçao on June 12. Kimmich emphasized Sané's positive contributions despite not scoring, highlighting his defensive efforts and team support. The captain believes that judgments made after such a decisive win are unwarranted, especially given Sané's commitment during the match. Kimmich reiterated that internal assessments of players go beyond just goals and focus on overall performance.
- •Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao on June 12.
- •Kimmich criticized the backlash against Sané's performance.
- •Kimmich praised Sané's contributions despite no goals scored.
- •Sané's body language and team spirit were highlighted by Kimmich.
- •Internal team evaluations prioritize overall contributions over just scoring.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Kimmich defends Leroy Sané: ‘I don’t understand the criticism’
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — "I don't understand the criticism" – Kimmich confused by Sané naysayers
"Germany captain Joshua Kimmich can't comprehend why teammate Leroy Sané was criticized for his performance in their 7-1 win over Curaçao last Sunday.“I saw that, and to be honest, I don't think th...
"Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has defended Leroy Sané following criticism of his performance after their 7-1 victory over Curaçao on Sunday.“I saw that and to be honest, I don’t think the criti...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:10 PMJoshua Kimmich defends Leroy Sané: ‘I don’t understand the criticism’
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has defended Leroy Sané following criticism of his performance after their 7-1 victory over Curaçao on Sunday.“I saw that and to be honest, I don’t think the criti...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:27 PM"I don't understand the criticism" – Kimmich confused by Sané naysayers
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich can't comprehend why teammate Leroy Sané was criticized for his performance in their 7-1 win over Curaçao last Sunday.“I saw that, and to be honest, I don't think th...
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