“I knew that he would return to his terrible habits if he gained a bit of comfort at Chelsea. It seems Erik Ten Hag was right about him after all. Amorim must not even consider bringing him back” – This is according to Paul Scholes as Jadon Sancho appears to have reverted to previous habits at Chelsea, reinforcing Manchester United’s initial concerns. The winger’s ongoing struggles reflect challenges with consistency and adaptation, justifying United’s decision to part ways and raising questions about his ability to fulfill his potential.
Jadon Sancho, currently on loan from Manchester United, is facing difficulties at Chelsea despite showing promise in his early performances.
Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho has faced criticism from former Premier League midfielder Jamie O’Hara, who claims the player has reverted to old habits that plagued his time at Manchester United. Sancho, who initially made an encouraging start to his season-long loan at Stamford Bridge, has recently fallen out of favor under manager Enzo Maresca, missing several matchday squads and sparking speculation about underlying issues.
The 24-year-old’s struggles at Manchester United were widely documented following his £72 million move from Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea offered a lifeline during the summer transfer window, securing Sancho on loan with a £25 million obligation to buy if they finish in the Premier League’s top 14.
Sancho began brightly at Chelsea, registering assists in his first three appearances against Bournemouth, West Ham, and Brighton. However, lackluster performances against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool saw his form decline. While Maresca has attributed his absence to illness, O’Hara suggests deeper issues reminiscent of those at Old Trafford may be resurfacing.
“Sancho was given a chance at Chelsea to prove his critics wrong, but it hasn’t materialized so far,” O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport. “After showing glimpses of brilliance and confidence early on, he seems to have slipped back into his old patterns.”
At Manchester United, Erik ten Hag and Sancho settled their differences during pre-season, but the winger was deemed surplus to requirements. With players like Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Antony ahead of him, United opted to let him go.
O’Hara also pointed to the intense competition at Chelsea, suggesting it might be hampering Sancho’s progress. “The challenge for Sancho is that Chelsea’s squad includes better-performing players like Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke,” he added. “To make an impact, he needs to capitalize on opportunities and prove himself worthy of consistent selection.”
Sancho has been seen back in Chelsea training during the November international break. However, whether he will feature in the upcoming Premier League clash against Leicester City remains uncertain.
