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Nagelsmann on why he called up Leroy Sané despite a pretty average season at Galatasaray: "His numbers at club level weren't high enough. With us, he's racked up five goal contributions in the last four games. Of course, I also have to assess his performances for the national team. He's a subject of much debate. It's becoming increasingly clear what he's lacking. He's extremely popular within the team - with Antonio, Jona, Jamal – I could name 15 others – I have a good connection with him. A real synergy can develop in the tournament. He has something special about playing in tight spaces. Given his perhaps not-so-great numbers at club level, he might initially find himself in a challenger role. He can make a big impact against deep-lying defenses with his speed and technique. I have a great relationship with him and I'm confident I can push him to his limits so that there will be much more positive feedback about him after the World Cup."