Jadon Sancho’s Chelsea Debut Raises Questions About Manchester United’s Handling of the Star Forward
Jadon Sancho’s successful debut for Chelsea has left many wondering what went wrong during his time at Manchester United. The 24-year-old winger made an instant impact for the Blues, grabbing an assist on his first start and helping his new side to a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
Sancho’s loan move to Chelsea from United was seen as a major coup for the London club, and his performance on the pitch has already justified the faith shown in him by Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. However, his time at Old Trafford was marked by inconsistency and a lack of playing time, leading to a loan move back to his former club Borussia Dortmund in the second half of last season.
Maresca’s comments after the win suggest that Sancho’s struggles at United were not just down to his own form, but also the way he was treated by the club. The Italian coach said: "It’s very important. I have a feeling that Jadon is a guy that needs love. This is what I think when I spoke with him before he join us. Also, I know he has the desire to show the player he is, but for me, it is just to enjoy football."
This could be seen as a sly dig at United, who were accused of not providing the right environment for Sancho to thrive. His exile from the first team and subsequent loan move back to Dortmund were seen as a sign of the club’s lack of faith in him.
Sancho’s stats during his time at United are underwhelming, with just 12 goals in 83 games in all competitions. However, his talent and potential were always clear, and his performance for Chelsea suggests that he could yet fulfill his promise.
The question now is whether United will regret letting Sancho go, or if they will look back on his time at the club as a missed opportunity. One thing is certain, however – Sancho’s Chelsea debut has raised questions about the way United handled the star forward, and whether they could have done more to get the best out of him.
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