Why Leroy Sane's Germany omission makes sense for Joachim Low

A disappointed Joachim Low outlines how Germany's error-ridden display against Austria affects their World Cup preparations. ESPN Craig Burley and Stevie Nicol are not hitting the panic button on Germany after yet another friendly defeat to Austria. Can Germany overcome their weak nickname? Will South Korea avoid having candy thrown at them this time? The Exploding Heads preview Group F. The announcement of Germany's 23-man squad for the World Cup on Monday saw three players culled expectedly, as well as one shock omission: Leroy Sane, the PFA young player of the year in England and widely-tipped as a player to watch in Russia, will instead have to watch the games on television. The Manchester City winger will be joined on the metaphorical sofa by Freiburg striker Nils Petersen, who only ever had an outside chance of making the trip; Bernd Leno, the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper,...

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