Gundogan has become Galatasaray s on-field commander, and he is also responsible for helping his friend Sane adjust.

Hupu, October 15th. This week, the German media Bild wrote an exclusive column on overseas foreign players. Sane Gundogan in Galatasaray also received attention.

Gündogan:

The former German national team captain has been regarded as the right-hand man of head coach Okan Bruck (51 years old). Gundogan kept giving instructions and shouting instructions to his teammates.

For example: During the press, he repeatedly pointed out the running route and issued instructions. He was a key figure in the 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League.

After just a few weeks, Gundogan fully integrated into the club he loves and is helping the team with his experience. Despite his age, he still maintains good run numbers and (as always) excellent passing numbers.

Gundogan still hopes to play in the professional league for a few more years - for now, nothing can stop him. Now, the leader has another important task: to help his good friend Leroy Sane (29 years old) get back on track! The two cherished and understood each other over the years and often spent time together in private.

What about Sane?

At the beginning of the international match day, the 29-year-old Sane encountered trouble. The former Bayern Munich player was initially provoked at Oktoberfest and later involved in a brief brawl.

However, the incident did not bring trouble between him and his new club, but instead earned him respect: Galatasaray fans cheered Sane on social media.

After all, he was responding to some young people who shouted "Scheiß Gala" (Hush, Galatasaray) at him. On the pitch, the winger is yet to make a strong impact.

Sane struggled to find form in his debut season in Turkey. Although he quickly scored his first goal and assist, he subsequently failed to find his rhythm. In the Champions League match against Liverpool, Galatasaray won 1-0 and he sat on the bench for the entire 90 minutes.

Sane had special training for this: after the game, he returned to Istanbul. The winger didn't opt ​​for a day off and was on the pitch instead. After consultation with the club, he completed three full training sessions at the training center.

For Sane, an important factor is his interaction with coach Okan Brook (51 years old). Recently, in a special discussion, Brook explained to Sane why he was not included in the starting lineup twice. One reason is that Sane needs to adapt to the rhythm of his new team.

In addition, the game against Liverpool requires the team to be more stable on the defensive end and the defense is more robust. Sane will now hope to be named in the starting XI for the next few games, including a shining Champions League tie against Bodø.

In other words, Sane hopes that the substitute treatment against Liverpool and Besiktas is just an exception-otherwise, he should have been concerned about his choice to join the Turkish Super League.

He has not yet finished his journey with the national team, but is committed to preparing for the 2026 World Cup. His most important contact at Galatasaray is former Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan (34 years old). The two had lived in a Manchester neighborhood for many years and were friends.

They also communicate frequently on and off the court. Gundogan took the initiative to take the responsibility of helping Sane get Galatasaray on the right track. Because Gundogan firmly believes that in order to win the championship, Galatasaray not only needs him, but also Sane, who is in good condition.

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