Manchester City winger Leroy Sane goes off injured during the Community Shield

Leroy Sane injury: Manchester City confirm German winger suffers ACL injury and is set for surgery

By Sporting Life

Football

Thu August 08, 2019 · 6y ago

Manchester City have announced that Leroy Sane is facing a lengthy lay-off after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage during the Community Shield on Sunday.

The German winger, who limped off in the early stages of Sunday's win over Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, is to undergo surgery in the coming week.

The injury comes after a summer of speculation over the 23-year-old's future, with Bayern Munich having been heavily linked with the player.

Sane has been offered a new contract at the Etihad Stadium but has not yet signed. He has two years left on his present deal.

City have not put a timescale on the player's return but Ilkay Gundogan and Benjamin Mendy have both had seasons ruined by similar problems in recent years.

A statement from the club read: "Leroy will have surgery in the coming week.

"Manchester City will provide Leroy with all the support and guidance he needs, and everyone connected with the Club wishes him a quick and full recovery."

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Leroy Sane injury: Manchester City confirm German winger suffers ACL injury and is set for surgery

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