Former midfielder of the German national team Michael Ballack commented on Joachim Leva's decision not to call Lera Sane at the 2018 World Cup.

"Like many football players, I'm extremely surprised, because from the football point there was no explanation for this decision of the coach. The German team has really good players, but among them there must be Leroy, "says Ballack.

"There are suggestions that the case may be in some behind-the-scenes events. Leo said that he has a good relationship with Sana and he just decided to give preference to Brandt, but I feel that this is a wrong decision, because Leroy is a player not of one position, "said Michael.

Earlier, Lev explained why he did not take Sana on World Cup 2018.