Pep Guardiola reveals the reason for dropping Leroy Sane for Manchester City’s win over Newcastle United

Despite rumours that Pep Guardiola was unhappy with Leroy Sane’s  attitude in training, the Manchester City boss has insisted that Sane is an important part of the squad and explains the main reason for dropping him. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker sealed a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium but Sane wasn’t even named as a substitute. ‘Out of the squad. Another day Raheem is out, Riyad or Bernardo or Sergio or Gabriel,’ Guardiola told BT Sport. ‘We have six strikers and I took that decision on the opponent and what I saw every day. ‘Leroy was so important last season and hopefully important for us this season.’ ‘We have six strikers and I took that decision on the opponent and what I saw every day. ‘Leroy was so important last season and hopefully important for us this season.’ Speaking in his press conference after the match, Guardiola added: ‘I am completely happy with his attitude. It was my decision.’

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