Soccer - Long-term pubic bone problems: National player Sané operated on
Football-National player Leroy Sané from FC Bayern Munich had surgery shortly after Germany's EM exit.
According to "Bild" and Sky reports, the winger underwent a procedure on his hip after persistent problems with his shinbone. The 28-year-old is hoping to make a comeback in optimal condition by the end of July under new trainer Vincent Kompany.
Persistent Injuries
Sané had been stopped by painful injuries numerous times this year. He was glad that his long-standing thigh injury had been sufficient for him to participate in the EM. However, he stated that the problems were not completely gone during the tournament.
In the second half of the season, he had taken risks with the FC Bayern due to goals in the Champions League despite strong pains. "I can't say if I would do it again," Sané said. He was substituted during the DFB-Elf's match against Spain (1:2 n.V.) due to pain at halftime.
Sané and Kompany know each other
The national player is hoping to restart under Kompany's leadership, who he knows from shared playing days at Manchester City in the Premier League. "He was an absolute leader with an impeccable character who always led the way," Sané said. Kompany had closely monitored and supported the young players.
Sané, who wants to extend his contract, which expires in the summer of 2025, is now taking a break for rest and recuperation. The national players will join Kompany later. Kompany begins preparation with the first professionals on the coming Monday.
Little by little, the national players will join. From the 22nd to the 25th of July, Kompany will let the stars sweat it out at Tegernsee. The Asian tour from the 31st of July onwards could also see the presence of Sané and the other German national players.
New Sané teammate
The Munich team had signed the French offensive player Michael Olise (22) from the Premier League club Crystal Palace over the weekend. The new Sané teammate signed a contract until the summer of 2029. An alleged transfer fee of around 60 million Euro plus bonus payments was reportedly under discussion.
Sane's surgery took place in Munich, his home with FC Bayern Munich in the Bavarian state of Germany. Despite the setback, he remains hopeful of a strong return by the end of July under the guidance of new coach Vincent Kompany, his former teammate at Manchester City. Sane's persistent injuries this year had seen him risk playing through pain, as witnessed in the second half of the season, but he noted he might not repeat such actions. The DFB Elf, including Sane, will join Kompany for training at Tegernsee from July 22 to 25, with possible participation in the Asian tour from July 31 also on the cards. The arrival of French offensive player Michael Olise, signed by FC Bayern Munich, could provide a fresh dynamic to Sane's team.
