Jadon Sancho tipped to ‘explode’ at Man United after Ten Hag decision – expert
Jadon Wancho could “explode” this season at Man United after being wisely taken out of the limelight at Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag.
That is the view of medical expert Ben Dinnery, who runs the Premier Injuries site and has a background in injury and data analysis, speaking exclusively to Football Insider.
Sancho last appeared for the Red Devils in the Premier League on October 22 during a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
The 22-year-old winger then spent a spell on the sidelines due to illness before missing out on England’s 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup.
Man United manager Ten Hag subsequently sent Sancho on an individual training programme in the Netherlands to work on his fitness and form.
Sancho only made his return to the side this month when Ten Hag brought him off the bench for a 27-minute cameo against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup semi-final last Wednesday (2 February).
Dinnery praised Ten Hag for how he handled Sancho’s situation and believes the young winger could be set for a strong finish to the season.
“It’s all down to Jadon Sancho – he has the potential to explode in the second half of this season,” Dinnery told Football Insider’s Sean Fisher.
“If Sancho can come back refreshed and refocused and demonstrate the kind of performances which convinced United to spend so much money on him, then Ten Hag deserves massive credit for what has turned out to be a very wise decision.
“The problems facing Sancho, whether they were disciplinary, physical or mental – look to have been tackled.
“There is a lot of competition in that United front line but with a busy fixture list Sancho will get his opportunities.
“I expect a big second half of the season from him.“
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