15.11.2025 22:35
In the match where Germany defeated Luxembourg 2-0, the performance of Galatasaray's star Leroy Sane sparked a debate between head coach Julian Nagelsmann and German football legend Lothar Matthaus. Sane started the match in the starting eleven and delivered an impressive performance. However, after the match, tensions rose during a live broadcast on Sky Sports regarding Sane's performance between Nagelsmann and Matthaus.
After Germany's 2-0 victory over Luxembourg, tensions rose live on air between Galatasaray's Leroy Sane, head coach Julian Nagelsmann, and legend Lothar Matthaus.
SANÉ RETURNED, LEFT HIS MARK ON THE MATCH
In the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers Group A, Germany faced Luxembourg as guests. Galatasaray's star Leroy Sane was called up to the national team again after a long break and started the match in the starting eleven. Sane made an effective entry into the penalty area at the beginning of the second half, and the powerful ball he sent to the penalty spot was converted into a goal by Woltemade. With this goal, the Germans took a 1-0 lead.
In the 69th minute, Woltemade stepped up again, making the score 2-0. A shot from Sane also hit the crossbar, while the star player dazzled with his performance.
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE MATCH: TENSION ROSE ON LIVE BROADCAST
After the match, the main topic was not the performance on the field, but the debate that took place during the live broadcast on Sky Sports. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann appeared on the same broadcast with German football legend Lothar Matthaus, who frequently criticized him for not including Sane in the squad.
Nagelsmann commented on Sane's situation, saying, "Ultimately, I am the one who evaluates how he plays. While this may create pressure on him, it is normal. We all have pressure in the World Cup qualifiers. I look at whether he takes advantage of the opportunity or not. The criteria remain within the technical team."
Following these remarks, Matthaus continued to criticize the coach, stating, "I prefer to resolve such matters more internally. These statements create too much pressure on the player. We all know how Leroy is perceived in public. But Julian knows him better. We don't always have to think the same way."
TENSION SURROUNDING SANE IS ON THE AGENDA
The recall of Galatasaray's star Leroy Sané to the national team has caused a significant stir in Germany, and it is expected that the Nagelsmann-Matthaus tension will be discussed for a long time.