Okan Buruk defends Leroy Sané amid World Cup criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has come to the defense of Leroy Sané after criticism surrounding Germany's early exit from the 2026 World Cup. Buruk stated that Sané should not be singled out as a scapegoat, emphasizing his hard work during the tournament. Buruk expressed amusement at the trend of blaming Sané despite his contributions to the team. Over the prior season, Sané was a key player for Galatasaray, scoring 7 goals and providing 8 assists in 40 matches.
- •Okan Buruk defended Leroy Sané following Germany's World Cup exit
- •Buruk criticized making Sané a scapegoat for the team's performance
- •Sané contributed significantly to Galatasaray prior to the World Cup
- •Germany was eliminated early in the 2026 World Cup
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Galatasaray coach feels it is "fashionable" to blame Sané for Germany's demise
"Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has defended his player Leroy Sané who he feels was blamed for Germany's early 2026 World Cup exit.“Leroy is one of the last players you could possibly single out as a ...
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