19.03.2026 14:11
Leroy Sane, who started on the bench in all three matches played against Liverpool this season, was left in shock last night when he did not see himself in the starting eleven for the tough match. According to sources close to the club, Sane, who expressed to Okan Buruk that he wanted to play in the starting eleven, was reportedly unhappy with this decision and has distanced himself from the team.
At the beginning of the season, Leroy Sane, who transferred from Bayern Munich to Galatasaray, was one of the names that fans had high expectations for.
SUBSTITUTE IN ALL 3 MATCHES PLAYED AGAINST LIVERPOOL THIS SEASON
Galatasaray, aiming for success in the Champions League, added Leroy Sane to their squad at the beginning of the season, but the German player's inconsistent performance changed the plans. Leroy Sane was a substitute in all 3 matches played against Liverpool this season and did not get any playing time in two of these matches. The experienced winger, however, came on at the beginning of the second half in the match played last night.
"I WANT TO PLAY IN THE STARTING 11"
According to sources close to the club; Leroy Sane, who wants to wear the jersey against Liverpool this time, approached head coach Okan Buruk before the last training session held in Istanbul and expressed his desire to be in the starting 11. It was reported that the German player told his experienced coach, "I came to this club to play in such matches. I want to play against Liverpool this time and help the team."
NO JERSEY FOR SANE FROM OKAN BURUK
In the last training session, Okan Buruk, who determined the starting 11 for the Liverpool match, again did not give Leroy Sane a chance in the starting lineup, opting for Roland Sallai in that position.
HE PUT DISTANCE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND THE TEAM
After this decision, it was reported that Leroy Sane experienced great shock, became quite demoralized, and put distance between himself and the team.