Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann said Leroy Sané will not receive “countless chances” with Germany and acknowledged he told the winger directly that this could be his last opportunity to prove himself.
- Matthias Sammer advised Nagelsmann on Sky to act more calmly, avoid creating public flashpoints, and not question the relationship with a player in front of the cameras.
- Nagelsmann defended selecting 19-year-old newcomer Said El Mala despite limited Bundesliga minutes, stressing evaluation in training, resistance to early hype, and the possibility of a swift return to the U21s.
- Media analysis characterizes Nagelsmann’s messaging as a hardened course that increases his personal fallhöhe if decisions or statements later conflict with form and results.
- Germany aims to clinch a 2026 World Cup berth with wins in Luxembourg on Friday and against Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday, with Sané recalled after recent omissions.