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Leroy Sane has thanked coach Joachim Low and the German FA (DFB) for allowing him to attend the birth of his daughter.

The Manchester City winger, who had been recalled to the Germany squad after missing out on the World Cup, left the camp on Friday, with the DFB citing “private reasons,” namely to be present for the birth of his child.

Special thank you to the @DFB_Team_EN and my coach Jogi Löw for letting me leave to be at my daughter’s birth. Of course I’ll keep my fingers crossed for the team tomorrow! #inSané

— Leroy Sané (@LeroySane19) September 8, 2018

Sane was introduced in the 83rd minute of Germany’s 0-0 UEFA Nations League draw with France and will miss Sunday’s friendly with Peru.

“Incredibly happy to let you know about the birth of my daughter last night,” Sane tweeted. “Mother and child are doing fine.

“Special thank you to the DFB and my coach Jogi Low for letting me leave to be at my daughter’s birth. Of course I’ll keep my fingers crossed for team tomorrow.