Leroy Sané's Time at FC Bayern Marred by Enduring Criticism
Leroy Sane continues to face criticism up until the final seconds
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link As Leroy Sané prepares to say goodbye to FC Bayern in just a few days, the whirlwind of criticism surrounding him remains intense, even from Michael Ballack. Manuel Neuer, on the other hand, will lament the departure of the winger headed to Turkey.
Sané won't escape the criticism even as his farewell comes closer and closer. Leaving Bayern behind in just a few days, Sané will bid Germany adieu as he sets sail for Turkey. However, the criticism of his game, of his conduct - it simply won't cease. Not even on the brink of his farewell from the German record champions on Sunday (8 pm DAZN and Sat.1) in the Club World Cup quarterfinals against Flamengo.
"The chapter ought to conclude now," said former German captain Michael Ballack after Sané's less-than-stellar performance in the final group game against Benfica Lisbon (0:1). Sané missed several golden opportunities, and Bayern narrowly missed the equalizer and, consequently, the group win. And Sané was once again one of the primary culprits in the team's misfortune.
"Dispiriting for the team"
Sané's performance was "characteristic of his time in Munich" and "for the transfer" to Galatasaray Istanbul, Ballack snipes. Sané's performance was "ultimately also frustrating for the team," the DAZN expert underscored, adding, "Something is lacking from the absolute world class: concentration, charisma, and seriousness in handling opportunities."
Statements such as these lead to the assumption that Sané's move is a flight. While at Bayern every mistake is still minutely examined, in Istanbul fans and journalists greeted him like a savior in the dead of night. "I was astounded by their fervor for me," Sané said upon signing his contract.
Neuer: "A shame for us"
But: They wanted him at Bayern too. Not least his soon-to-be former teammates wish a stay by Sané. No whiff of the alleged frustration voiced by Ballack. "He must choose for himself," asserted captain Manuel Neuer: "It's a shame for us because we're losing an essential player." He had, the goalkeeper added, "truly enjoyed playing alongside Sané. I'll miss him." Even at the Club World Cup, Sané, despite his impending move, was still "giving his all," Neuer applauded, "He's still trying to show his class and play for the team."
Sané may get to do that one more time on Sunday. While Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman are slated to start on the wings for the Club World Cup knockout phase, it is also likely that coach Vincent Kompany will grant Sané some playing time in his final game with the Bayern jersey. Before it's all over with his tenure in Munich - and, for now, also with the criticism.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
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Insights: During his stint at FC Bayern Munich, Sané endured criticism due to his inability to transcend the high expectations thrust upon him. While the article does not explicit the critical comments from ntv.de, the context implies that Sané was not able to rise to the role of a leading star player as anticipated, leading to discontent among fans and the media alike. This is evident in the mention that "this was beyond his reach at FC Bayern" and the notion that staying at Bayern could have allowed him to win three to five more German championships without too much reliance on him, suggesting a belief that he preferred a more comfortable role rather than taking center stage[1].
Moreover, the criticism can be interpreted through the contrast with his later move to Galatasaray, where he was initially welcomed as a savior but faced immense pressure to perform and the risk of swift reversal if he underperformed on the pitch, implying the degree of scrutiny and criticism potentially endured during his time at Bayern[1]. In essence, criticism Leroy Sané faced at Bayern stemmed from not assuming the vital, lead role and living up to the expectations as a decisive team player, raising questions about his willingness and commitment to shoulder the club's aspirations [1].
[1] - Search result excerpts added for context.
- Despite the intense fanfare welcoming him in Istanbul, the critics within the European community, including experts like Michael Ballack, argue that Leroy Sané's move to Galatasaray is a flight, as the German record champions believe that a lack of concentration, charisma, and seriousness in handling opportunities ultimately marred his performance at FC Bayern Munich.
- In the football world, the premier league is often lauded, but Sané's move to Turkey marks a departure from Europe's top leagues, sparking curiosity within the community about whether he can rise to the challenge and lead a team to success in theEuropean-leaguesas he did not seemingly achieve this feat at FC Bayern Munich.
