LEROY SANE has received his first ever red card for a vicious shove in Germany’s clash against Austria.
The Bayern Munich star was dismissed in the 49th minute of the international friendly after he shoved Phillipp Mwene in the face.
The two were involved in a duel for the ball before Sane reacted furiously by lashing out at the Austrian international at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Referee Slavko Vincic was left with little choice but to hand the former Manchester City star the first red card of his 402-game professional career.
As the winger was walking away from the incident he had to be calmed down by former Premier League hothead Marko Arnautovic.
The former West Ham and Stoke City star saw his fair share of conflicts during his time in the Prem.
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One example was when he was sent off for the Hammers after lashing out against Southampton.
Fans were quick to react to the moment on social media.
One commented: “Ludicrous from Leroy Sane. Clear red. And he’s now having to be calmed down by MARKO ARNAUTOVIC.”
A second posted: “Absolute scenes.”
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A third joked: “Made even better by the fact Marko Arnautovic isn’t even on the pitch.
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“He’s had to come from the subs bench to calm him down. Quite funny really.”
A fourth said: “The irony.”
Another added: “Arnautović has a calming effect on Sané.
“This football year probably couldn’t get any more absurd for the German national team.”
Germany lost the friendly game 2-0 after former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer and RB Leipzig ace Christoph Baumgartner netted for the hosts.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
