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Leroy Sane Withdraws from Germany Squad, Citing 'Private Reasons'

Bleacher Report | September 7, 2018

Related Topics: Leroy Sané, Germany national football team, Russia, Manchester City F.C., Team, Peru

Germany will be without Leroy Sane for Saturday's international friendly against Peru after the Manchester City forward pulled out of the squad.

The 22-year-old, who was omitted from the group for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, won't feature because of "private reasons" after a conversation with coach Joachim Low.

The news was confirmed on Die Mannschaft's official Twitter account:

Germany

Following discussions with head coach Joachim Löw, @LeroySane19 has left the team hotel in Munich for private reasons and will not be available for #GERPER. #DieMannschaft https://t.co/rCgnqeHhIc

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