Bayern Munich attacker Sane's performance has improved a lot this season, and in the latest issue of Kicker magazine, Sane talked about the reasons for his recovery, his situation at Bayern and his relationship with the manager.
About how you compare yourself this season to last season
Sane said: "Now I can say that I have come to Bayern Munich one hundred percent. Last season because of COVID-19 and my Cruciate ligament injury, there were some difficulties at that time. It got me used to it for a season. But it also helped me to know my physical condition better, and now that I know what I need and know what I have to do, I'm fully recovered. ”
Kicker: Before the 2020-21 season, you said you wanted to score more goals, did you achieve this wish?
Sane said: "I can't complain about anything. I got a relatively large number of chances and tried to convert them into goals. Every player wants to do better. ”
Kicker: Levan scored 41 goals last season and is working towards 42 this season, what are your goals?
Sane said: "I don't have a clear numerical goal. Levan is measured by his goalscoring, and I'm not. If we win 2-0 and Levan score two goals, then I will be as happy as I scored. ”
Kicker: Is it now the Sane you want to be?
Sane said: "I'm playing the football I love right now and showing my ability on the pitch. Things have been going well so far. I also felt the recognition of the fans, which is good. ”
About being booed by fans last year
Sane said: "I can understand the fans. When they see something they don't like, they get angry. If you play well, then everyone will celebrate and cheer, but if you play badly, then everyone will shout at you. This is competitive sports, and I have to be able to cope with that. ”
About being praised by German coach Frick
Sane said: "Of course it helped me. When you play well, things around you will calm down a bit. But I'm not saying I have to be praised. ”
About the boos received by fans during the previous match against Cologne
Sane said: "I was very angry at the time, I was angry with myself, not at the fans. ”
"I just want to enjoy football. Now I've regained that feeling. I just want to show it. I'm feeling good now, I'm back to health, and I believe in myself. There's always some boos on the road, but personally, it gives me extra motivation. ”
About your own defense
Sane said: "Our attacking players are also expected to play without the ball. This is even more difficult for the opponent. When I win the next defensive confrontation, it helps me keep pace and gain confidence. ”
About where you still need to improve
Sane said: "Let's say where I am. I've always wanted to perform well, but to take risks. I'm now practicing shooting from different positions. I also want to improve my right foot, which I'm practicing. ”
About my favorite location
Sane said: "As long as it's not a defender (laughs)." As long as it is the position of the offensive line, I can do it in any position. Being able to play in a lot of different positions helps every player improve. I felt good on the left, right and middle roads and it went well. ”
"Now the number 10 I'm wearing is more suitable for me. Because I'm also playing in this position, this position is often associated with this number. ”
About some people say bayern make the Bundesliga boring
Sane said: "From the outside, maybe people feel that the Premier League is more exciting, even though Manchester City lead by nine points. But we play to win, and as long as we can win, the points gap doesn't matter. ”
Is the Champions League winner more valuable than the Bundesliga title?
Sane said: "I don't think so. Saying that would be disrespectful to the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A, no matter which league it is, winning the title is very special. ”
About the Champions League
Sane said: "The biggest goal for big clubs has always been to win as many Champions League titles as possible. I haven't won the Champions League yet, so at the moment for me this title is the most I want. I hope I can win it this year. ”
About Champions League knockout rivals Salzburg
Sane said: "We have a lot of respect for every opponent, we want to win, we want to move on to the next round. We will do our best. ”
On Bayern's defensive issues
Sane said: "I can understand that when he conceded a goal, Neuer was angry because he had saved all the balls he could, sometimes even impossible saves. We definitely need to improve our defensive attitude. ”
Kicker: Why did former owners Manchester City fail to win the Champions League despite all the investment?
Sane said: "A lot depends on the state of the champions league day. It's not enough to just play attractive football. A simple set-piece may knock you out. You need some luck. It's not the same as a league title. ”
Kickers: More inclined to champions or World Cup winners?
Sane said: "Both titles are my goal. You can't really compare the two championships. A lot of people think the World Cup is more important because the World Cup isn't played every year, which is good. ”
Kicker: Is winning the Ballon d'Or is it your goal?
Sane said: "I know what I can do and I still have a lot to learn. But I wasn't stressed. I've been trying, to score goals, to come up with good performances, to win championships. You can only win such an award if you perform well throughout the season. Just dreaming words doesn't help. ”