Hitzfeld backs Weigl, Sane to shine for Germany

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Julian Weigl's displays for Borussia Dortmund this term caught the eye of Ottmar Hitzfeld, who believes the midfielder can star for Germany.

Ottmar Hitzfeld has hailed Julian Weigl as the standout player in the Bundesliga this season after the Borussia Dortmund midfielder was named in Germany's provisional squad for Euro 2016.

Weigl has established himself as an influential presence in Thomas Tuchel's side since moving to Signal Iduna Park from 1860 Munich last year.

"For me Julian Weigl is the player of this season – a newcomer – from all the youngsters who made it," he told Omnisport.

"He played so cool, so convincing. He played like an experienced player during his first season in the Bundesliga.

"He has very good qualities, is tactically very intelligent, technically good. Someone to play basic passes but also someone who can make the game fast."

"Sane has good qualities, played a great season," he added. "He can do great individual actions.

"Maybe he can decide games when he comes from the bench because he's extremely dangerous through his individuality."