Erik ten Hag and Sancho Mend Differences Ahead of Fulham Clash
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hinted that Jadon Sancho could start in a new role for the team’s Premier League opener against Fulham. The England international, who spent last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund following a public fallout with ten Hag, has been reintegrated into the squad during their pre-season tour of the United States.
Despite speculation that Sancho’s time at Old Trafford was over, ten Hag has included him in the plans for the upcoming season. Injuries have hit United hard, with Rasmus Hojlund sidelined for six weeks and new signing Joshua Zirkzee needing time to adapt. As a result, ten Hag is considering deploying Sancho as a central striker.
Speaking after United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool in the USA, ten Hag explained: “That’s what we can do [play Sancho in the middle] if we don’t have the availability of Rasmus. Joshua Zirkzee is coming in, he’s started training, but he needs time to adapt to English football and our way of playing. Jadon can also play as a striker, a false striker. We have other options too, like Marcus [Rashford] and Bruno [Fernandes].”
The Dutch manager acknowledged that United’s lack of a clinical finisher contributed to their defeat against Liverpool. “Liverpool played well and took their chances. We also created good chances but didn’t take them. We need to be more clinical and efficient,” ten Hag said.
Sancho’s return to the squad has been a surprise to many, but the winger expressed his delight at being back with the team. “It’s been nice, enjoying the weather, back with the lads, it’s been good. I love the facilities in America,” he told MUTV.
Ten Hag revealed that clear-the-air talks with Sancho were productive. “We spoke well. Anyone can make a mistake. If the player reflects well on that, then you draw a line and move on again. This club needs good players, and one thing is for sure: Jadon is a terribly good player. I hope that the click still comes, and that he will contribute to our success.”
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