Leroy Sane situation at Manchester City shows no player's place is safe says Gabriel Jesus

The German did not even make the bench for the 2-1 home victory over Newcastle

Carl Markham
Monday 03 September 2018 09:11 BST
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Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus insists no player can feel his place is safe after Leroy Sane was dropped from the squad.

The Germany international, who arrived last summer in a £45million deal, did not even make the bench for the 2-1 home victory over Newcastle.

Sane had featured in City's four previous matches this season, although his only start in the Community Shield final saw him hauled off at half-time.

Pep Guardiola has denied suggestions that he has not been impressed with his attitude and application so far this season but it appears the 22-year-old has some work to do to get back into favour.

Jesus admits it is a wake-up call for all the players.

"It is normal with this amazing squad (a player can be left out)," said the Brazil international. "On Saturday it was Sane, but in the future, it's going to be me or other players too.

"I'm going to work hard to avoid that from happening to me, though.

"We all know the quality Sane has, his importance in the club but it's the beginning of the season, it's normal that some players have started stronger or are more fit than others.

Jesus says everyone at City must be at the top of their game 

"I just hope when he comes back to the team he's at 100 per cent and he's able to help us as he's always done."

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