Germany will head into their first game without their classy winger Leroy Sane. Just like his Bayern teammate — and fellow Senegalese — Sadio Mane, Leroy has picked up an untimely injury.The 26-year-old Sane has been in a race against time to make the final cut and travel to Qatar and has thankfully recovered enough for the coach Hansi Flick to include him in the 26-man squad. However, Tuesday morning brought official confirmation that Sane’s right knee won’t allow him to appear in Germany’s opening Group E fixture against Japan.##NAJAVA_MECA_6834002##It was all clear on Monday night when the training session went without the former Manchester City and Schalke man. Those who are close to the German camp claim that the latest setback doesn’t mean that Sane is out of the World Cup picture completely but is only being rested for the latter stages of the tournament. Sane has been in fine form lately. This season, he’s already scored ten goals and delivered six assists in just 19 appearances. Such form made him the first pick for former Bayern coach Flick, who is now aiming to transform the national team into the force they’ve been eight years ago in Brazil.🚑 Leroy Sané will miss the game vs Japan due to knee problems. pic.twitter.com/bwSKKglW0P— Bayern & Football 🇩🇪 (@MunichFanpage) November 22, 2022 With Sane out, Flick will likely hand young talent Jamal Musiala a spot in the starting eleven in Wednedsday’s match.##SPECIAL_STANDINGS_Group E##
