News Focus
- Leroy Sané scores the winning goal as Germany defeat the United States 2-1 in Chicago
- Bayern Munich winger replaces injured teenager Lennart Karl in the starting eleven
- Sané highlights strong team spirit and excitement for the upcoming World Cup
- Germany face Curaçao in their tournament opener on June 14
Germany winger Leroy Sané returned to the starting eleven and scored the winning goal in a 2-1 friendly victory over the United States. The match took place in Chicago on Saturday. Sané replaced Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl, who left the squad on Friday after picking up an injury in training.
The forward praised the strong team spirit within the German camp. He told RTL that the players get along very well. He also said there is great excitement for the World Cup. You can see this in their teamwork on the pitch.
Sané explained that functioning as a team is the most important thing. He added that it hurts when a young player like Karl misses his dream. However, the squad stands together and wants to attack the tournament.
Germany will face Curaçao in their World Cup opener on June 14. Sané could start again in that match.