The Erik Ten Hag revolution was sparked by Jadon Sancho. The 22-year-first old’s goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool last August showed what the Old Trafford team could be under their new boss, especially in the wake of devastating losses to Brighton and Brentford.
Since then, United has advanced significantly. Since their disastrous 4-0 loss to Brentford in the first game of the 2022–23 season, Ten Hag’s team has earned more Premier League points than any other team—only Arsenal. Now just five points off the top of the table, Manchester United could become involved in the title race.
Sancho hasn’t contributed much to United’s comeback, though. Although the England international initially had promising signs of picking up Ten Hag’s methods swiftly, his off-the-field troubles and fitness issues reduced him to a supporting role. But, things have lately altered.
Sancho has been reintegrated by Ten Hag in recent games, with the 22-year-old playing a key role in Sunday’s 3-0 victory against Leicester City for United. Sancho made a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United, when he was used as a number 10 in support of a central striker and scored the team’s third goal.
This came after Sancho started last week’s Europa League match against Barcelona, which in and of itself was a significant vote of confidence in the winger by Ten Hag. Given the outstanding string of performances Sancho has put together, he has a good chance of starting this week’s second leg against the La Liga leaders. He might make a significant impact.
While Sancho was a player for Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United pursued him for the better part of two years, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was never able to understand the player’s strengths and flaws. Sancho has always been more powerful with the ball at his feet in confined spaces, so he wanted Sancho to offer United width and get in behind.
Ten Hag is aware of Sancho’s greatest potential for influence. He desires to have the 22-year-old constantly in possession of the ball. Sancho has offered Manchester United a distinct dimension through the middle of the pitch with Marcus Rashford on the left and Anthony most frequently on the right. There have been glimpses of the player who initially persuaded United to pay £73 million for him.
Manchester United are still developing despite their recent strong play.
Sancho will probably need to keep improving to stay involved as Ten Hag’s renovation of the Old Trafford team enters its second season. For example, the hiring of a new number nine might once again alter the situation for the England international.
Sancho, though, is currently demonstrating his value as a Manchester United player. The 22-year-old has been included just in time to have a significant impact on the season as Ten Hag’s club battles on four fronts (Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Europa League). Sancho may not be the player United expected when they signed him, but he is a player who seems to be settling in well at Old Trafford.
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