German fans react strongly to Galatasaray star Leroy Sane
Leroy Sane, who provided the assist for the winning goal for the German National Team in a friendly match against Ghana, faced rare jeers from fans as he entered the game. Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann and goalkeeper Alexander Nübel offered a meaningful defense against this reaction.
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Germany won their friendly match against Ghana 2-1, but the experience of Galatasaray star Leroy Sane left its mark on the game. Sane, who entered the match in the second half, was met with whistles from the stands. It was notable that the star player, who also provided the assist for the goal that decided the match, received an unexpected reaction from the spectators.
SUPPORT MESSAGE FROM HEAD COACH NAGELSMANN
Speaking to reporters after the game, German National Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized that the fans' reaction toward Sane was wrong. Nagelsmann said, “I once said something to the fans about this, and I was met with a huge backlash. In general, I do not find it acceptable for our players to be booed.
We should support the players who wear the national team emblem on their chests. If this changes one day and it is at the club level, I still don't find it acceptable, but I can understand it to some extent.
I think it is not right to boo someone without them having done anything. I don't find it fair now, but you can't always satisfy everyone. I think Leroy played much better today than he did against Switzerland, and he set up the goal with a good run,” he said, defending his player.
"WE MUST ACT TOGETHER, NOT DIVIDE"
The team's goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel, was also among those who stood up for Sane. The successful goalkeeper expressed his reaction by saying, “It is absolute nonsense. I don't know what the point is. We want to go to the USA together and play in the World Cup, not divide. This excitement, this enthusiasm we want to create now is only possible together. That is why I cannot understand this.”