Leroy Sané faces criticism after poor performance in friendly against USA

Leroy Sané's recent performance in Germany's friendly match against the United States on June 6, 2026, has drawn criticism from Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthäus. Despite being favored by manager Julian Nagelsmann, Sané struggled on the field, making several mistakes in the build-up and failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Matthäus described Sané's display as unsatisfactory but showed some leniency, possibly to protect the player's confidence ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The match included a missed chance from Felix Nmecha, who failed to score after being set up by Sané.

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