Ten Hag on Sancho after difficult time.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed. He is proud of Jadon Sancho’s return to scoring.
Sancho equalized for the Red Devils in their 2-2 Premier League draw at home to Leeds United last night.
The England forward has endured a difficult three months, with Ten Hag previously citing Sancho not being fit enough and having reported mental problems.
The 22-year-old star trains individually in the Netherlands. Instead of going to collect with his teammates in Cadiz in December And he only return to action in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest on February 1.
Most recently, Sancho came on as a substitute in the second half. He scored a 70th-minute equalizer and his first goal since September.
“I’m delighted and proud that he did it,” Ten Hag said.
“Obviously it was a difficult time. but he found himself. And he deserves credit for that. He is a great footballer. and if he continues to work hard. He can produce outstanding results.”
“I will support him. The coaches will support him. And so does the team. But in the end, he had to show his work as well. return to action in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest on February 1.