8 players who will face their former clubs in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16

Angel di Maria will play a crucial role in the absence of Neymar against Manchester United
Angel di Maria will play a crucial role in the absence of Neymar against Manchester United

#3 Leroy Sane (Schalke 04 vs Manchester City)

Leroy Sane will visit Schalke 04 for the first time after leaving them
Leroy Sane will visit Schalke 04 for the first time after leaving them

In the same clash where Klass-Jan Huntelaar struck a brace against Real Madrid, there was a certain Leroy Sane making his Champions League debut for Schalke. Then aged 19, the German winger also found the net in the 4-3 win, capping his debut with a memory to cherish.

Four years fast forward, its high time for Schalke to face the beast they created, the one they let go off to Manchester City in 2016. Leroy Sane is one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League, known for his thunderous pace and habit of tormenting defenders on a daily basis.

Holding Sane at bay will be a crucial aspect of any game plan Domenico Tedesco devises if he plans to trump Pep Guardiola and his mighty giants. As for the German winger, meeting the old faces as foes will definitely be an internal battle he will have to overcome.

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