Leroy Sane is considered to be a “great talent” by Manchester City team-mate Aymeric Laporte, but there is an acknowledgement that the Blues need to “take care of him”.
The Germany international enjoyed a stunning 2017-18 campaign as part of a record-breaking Premier League-winning side.
His efforts, which included being named PFA Young Player of the Year, were not enough to earn him a place in his country’s World Cup squad.
That disappointment has been shaken off in another productive club season, with 14 goals recorded across all competitions so far and nine assists in the English top-flight.
“Leroy always is a very good player and we know what he can do,” French centre-half Laporte told City’s official website after a thrilling European fixture.
“I think he’s a great talent, young and we have to take care of him because he’s so good and can give us so much this year.”
“Always we keep fighting until the end,” Aymeric added. “The team have the quality to make these kind of things.
“We have to be focused on next games.”