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0 shots, 0/4 dribbles, 0 crosses: high-flying United loanee is brought back down to reality in shock loss

Derick Kinoti — Sat, 11 May 2024 19:09:26 +0000

Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho played the entirety of the second half as Borussia Dortmund were hammered 3-0 by Bundesliga rivals Mainz.

Dortmund started extremely badly as they let in three goals in the opening 23 minutes at Mewa Arena.

A strike from Leandro Barreiro and a brace from Lee Jae-sung were enough to sink Dortmund and bring them back to reality following their mid-week triumph in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sancho, fresh from his heroics vs. PSG, was named on the bench by Edin Terzic. The Dortmund manager gave the nod to a wing-pairing of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on the left and Donyell Malen on the right flank.

The United loanee was brought on after the break in place of Malen to try and make a difference but he couldn’t have the desired impact.

During the 45 minutes including added time that he was on the pitch, Sancho registered 43 touches of the ball.

He successfully found his teammates with 25 of the 29 passes he attempted, managing an individual pass completion rate of 86%.

The Englishman embarked on four dribbles but couldn’t complete any of them – a far cry from the quick and skilful feet he showed in both logs of Dortmund’s semi-final tie against PSG.

He failed to register a key pass, cross or even ping a long ball.

The 24-year-old also found it hard to test Robin Zentner in the Mainz goal and didn’t have a shot, either on-target or off-target to his name.

Sancho found himself largely outmatched defensively by the Mainz players, winning just two of the eight ground duels he engaged in. However, he successfully rose to the challenge in the air, prevailing in the single aerial duel he faced.

The forward lost possession of the ball on 11 occasions. He made just one interception.

(Stats obtained from Sofascore)

Sancho and Dortmund will undoubtedly be looking to redeem themselves and end the season on a high note when they take on Darmstadt on the final day of their Bundesliga campaign. There’s then the small matter of the Champions League final against La Liga giants Real Madrid.

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Rio Ferdinand tells Sancho exactly how to "put pressure" on United and save Old Trafford career

Derick Kinoti — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:49 +0000

Rio Ferdinand has outlined two conditions under which Jadon Sancho can “put pressure” on Manchester United and revive his career at the English club.

Since Sancho sought to escape from his troubles at United by rejoining Borussia Dortmund on loan. Since going back, the forward has displayed promising flashes of his former self, which initially prompted the Red Devils to splash big money on him.

He has managed three goals and one assist in 18 appearances from Dortmund but it’s his performances that have really caught the eye.

In Dortmund’s two-legged Champions League semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain especially, the 24-year-old was a constant source of threat and was arguably his side’s main man as they clinched their spot in the final.

Sancho’s displays in both clashes earned him rave reviews and sparked widespread inquest into how he failed to meet expectations at United.

Speaking on TNT Sports (via Manchester World), Ferdinand advised Sancho that there are two main ways he can make it happen at United if he were to return. One would be by continuing to demonstrate his good form and secondly, hope that Ten Hag is sacked as club boss.

Ferdinand said, “He is in good form and needs to follow it up, then he really puts pressure on Manchester United.”

“People behind the scenes, INEOS, will be asking why that isn’t happening in a Unite shirt. I think the only way he goes back is if Erik ten Hag isn’t there.”

“I don’t think they can undermine the manager without an apology, I think the manager has to be gone for Sancho to go back to Manchester United.”

Owen Hargreaves explained that Sancho still has the capability to come good with the 20-time English champions despite obvious reservations about him.

Hargreaves insisted, “If you pair him with the players, there is the potential to grow them into something really big. Jadon could be a part of that and he should be excited to be with that.”

All eyes are on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, who will ultimately make the final decision on the future of both Sancho and Ten Hag.

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Gareth Southgate makes decision on "shock recall" for United star ahead of Euro 2024 - report

Derick Kinoti — Thu, 09 May 2024 02:00:23 +0000

England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly set to snub Jadon Sancho when he picks his team for this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament.

Sancho has seen his fortunes dramatically change since he returned to Borussia Dortmund on a loan basis from Manchester United in January.

United decided to let the winger temporarily join Dortmund amidst his public spat with Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils boss told reporters in September that Sancho was dropped from the matchday squad that made its way to the Emirates to face Arsenal due to his poor performances in training.

In response, the 24-year-old released a statement on social media accusing the manager of lying and making him a scapegoat.

Efforts were made by club bosses to reconcile the pair but needless to say, those attempts were unsuccessful. Sancho was subsequently banished from the first team and made to train away from the senior squad.

However, he has received a new lease of life in Germany. So far, Sancho has managed three goals and two assists in the 18 appearances he has made for Dortmund across the Bundesliga and Europe.

He played a pivotal role for the Signal Iduna Park outfit in both legs of their Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Dortmund booked their place in the final, where they will face La Liga giants Real Madrid.

However, according to The Daily Star, Sancho has still not done enough to convince Southgate that he deserves to be part of his plans for Euro 2024.

The newspaper states, “Gareth Southgate has no intention of handing Jadon Sancho an England lifeline ahead of the Euros.”

“It’s understood Southgate has no plans to recall Sancho and take him to the finals in Germany this summer. Southgate has a wealth of talent in the wide positions and is not prepared to risk disrupting his long-term planning by handing Sancho a shock recall.”

“The only way Southgate will consider recalling Sancho is if he suffers a raft of injuries in that position.”

Southgate is poised to name his provisional training squad on May 21 before trimming it down to the final 25 on the weekend of June 8/9.

Sancho has not played for England since missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley. In total, the United star has won 23 international caps and has three goals to his name in that time.

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Zidane, Bellingham "recommend" Real Madrid to sign young in-form United star - report

Ayantan Chowdhury — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:00:43 +0000

Manchester United need reinforcements across the park based on the evidence this season has thrown up but with rising PSR concerns, the club will first need to focus on raising capital through sales.

That is exactly why Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning a large-scale summer exodus with big-name players such as Casemiro, and Marcus Rashford not safe from the cull.

Players who are currently out on loan are mostly expected to be moved on and that includes Champions League finallist Jadon Sancho.

The Englishman inspired Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 aggregate win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.

Sancho’s season recap

His exploits in the first-leg had attracted plenty of praise with United expected to earn another windfall due to the clauses inserted into the loan deal.

The 24-year-old could have been tearing it up at Old Trafford instead of Signal Iduna Park but ended up having a major fall-out with Erik ten Hag who complained about his below-par training displays.

The forward responded in the worst way possible, accusing the manager of making him a scapegoat on social media while his camp alleged that the coach preferred certain other players over the England international.

Sancho was subsequently banished and loaned out due to his refusal to apologise and whatever be the future of Ten Hag, the former Manchester City academy graduate will be sold by the 20-time English league champions.

So far, Dortmund have been trying to lowball United into selling the player on the cheap but INEOS are standing firm on their valuation of £50 million.

Recommended to Real

His displays have alerted Real Madrid with Football365 relaying that both the legendary Zinedine Zidane and his national teammate Jude Bellingham have “recommended” his name to club president Florentino Perez.

Both feel Sancho belongs on the big stage and has the ability to “make a career wearing the white jersey”. The Frenchman wanted to sign the winger back when he was the Real Madrid manager as well.

But it seems Perez “does not seem to agree very much” and Los Blancos will not go after the English star with the club currently focussed on signing PSG’s Kylian Mbappe.

One thing is for sure, INEOS should make sure they earn as much as possible from a sale considering the player’s potential and his status as a European finalist.

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Fabrizio Romano reveals United's unexpected financial boost after Dortmund book UCL final place

Vatsal Gupta — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:11 +0000

At least Manchester United will have some representation in the Champions League final but the optics of it are terrible for the club.

Jadon Sancho has inspired Borussia Dortmund to a shock UCL final berth after some determined defending and goalposts helped them get past Paris Saint-Germain.

It means that Sancho, who has become a crucial player for the Bundesliga giants, is set to play in his first-ever Champions League final.

Nobody thought it would be for Dortmund, but that pretty much sums up the fortunes of this season’s United.

However, Fabrizio Romano reports that United at least stand to gain something from this upset in Europe.

Romano has revealed that United are set to receive extra money from Sancho’s loan deal after Dortmund’s qualification.

He tweeted: “Jadon Sancho’s loan fee set to rise again for Manchester United profit… and Borussia Dortmund will be more than happy to pay that extra amount.

“Fantastic signings, Sancho and Maatsen on loan in January — now making it to Wembley for #UCL final with BVB.”

Jadon Sancho’s loan fee set to rise again for Manchester United profit… and Borussia Dortmund will be more than happy to pay that extra amount.

Fantastic signings, Sancho and Maatsen on loan in January — now making it to Wembley for #UCL final with BVB. pic.twitter.com/mHxDPx8h3Q

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 7, 2024

It points to there being a clause in the loan contract about a specific amount United would be owed if Dortmund made the Champions League final.

Neither club would have thought that it was a very likely outcome but it is safe to say Dortmund will be much happier paying that fee than United would be receiving it.

A player who looked finished and out of confidence in the malaise at Old Trafford will have a chance to win the biggest club competition, one that United won’t even be playing in next season.

Ten Hag recently revealed they have been in touch with Sancho during his loan spell, opening the door for a potential return under him, if he stays next season.

In any case, they’ve at converted a distressed asset into a prized one, even if they lost the perception war in the process.

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3 dribbles, 4 ground duels: Triumphant Jadon Sancho inspires Dortmund to UCL final in huge win vs. PSG

Derick Kinoti — Tue, 07 May 2024 20:58:47 +0000

Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho impressed yet again as Borussia Dortmund finished the job in the return leg of their Champions League semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain to advance to the final.

Dortmund made their way to Parc des Princes with a delicate one-goal advantage and with one foot already inside the final at Wembley.

They ultimately did what was required of them courtesy of defender Mats Hummels, who rose highest to head the ball into the back of the net just five minutes after the interval.

Dortmund eventually got over the line but they did so with some bit of luck considering PSG hit the woodwork on four occasions.

Sancho, who was brilliant in the reverse fixture at Signal Iduna Park, started on the right side of a 4-2-3-1 alongside Karim Adeyemi on the left and Julian Brandt, who played just behind striker Niclas Fullkrug.

The United loanee was on the pitch for 67 minutes before he had to be taken off, with Edin Terzic bringing on another central defender – Niklas Sule – to shore up the backline.

Sancho had 38 touches of the ball to his name.

He successfully delivered 17 of the 22 passes he attempted, managing a pass completion rate of 77%. The England international did not make a key pass.

The 24-year-old failed to register a long ball and he didn’t find his target with his two crossing attempts.

The Dortmund n.o 10 was brilliant once again in the way he took on Nuno Mendes in the PSG left-back position. Of the six dribbles Sancho embarked on, he completed three of them.

He also did his part defensively as he came out on top in four of the eight ground duels he delved into.

Sancho drew one foul and made as many interceptions.

(Stats obtained from Sofascore)

From being banished from the United first team amidst his bitter row with Ten Hag to now getting into the Champions League final, it has certainly proven to be a remarkable turnaround for Sancho.

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"There was a conflict...": Ten Hag finally lifts lid on Sancho issue, reveals he's in touch with him

Vatsal Gupta — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:40:37 +0000

Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United are very much in contact with Jadon Sancho as they face a pivotal decision on his future in the summer.

The manager was speaking to the press in the embargoed section in the buildup to the game against Crystal Palace and he touched on various topics.

He pointed out Bruno Fernandes’ grit and personality as an example for other players at the club to look up to and aspire to be.

He said: “Taking responsibility is one of the biggest assets nowadays that top footballers have to show and deliver.

“Bruno always delivers, he’s always available, he never misses a game, always plays at a good level and is always giving energy to the team. Such assets are necessary to be successful.”

Ten Hag said the Portuguese’s capacity to play through the pain barrier has been “unbelievable”, pointing out a recent example that will raise Fernandes’ standing in the fans’ eyes even more.

He said: “Bruno is a real fighter. Last year, for instance, when we played Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final, he played with an ankle that was so thick it was unbelievable. He couldn’t run, but he was still on the pitch. What is fair enough to say is that Bruno is a very good example for many other players.”

The manager also rejected any claims that Fernandes’ future at the club is any doubt, saying he “definitely” sees the player seeing out his contract at the club at the very least.

He said: “I haven’t even asked him (about his future), because I know he is Manchester United and I think he is very happy to be here.”

Finally, he revealed that Jadon Sancho’s good performances at Dortmund aren’t going unnoticed, keeping the door open for a potential return.

He said: “There was a conflict and let’s first finish the season. So stay away from this issue now, it is not important.

“We are visiting games. We visited, I would not say all of the games, but we have seen more games from Dortmund where Jadon was performing.

“We also had a visit with him, we had a talk with him during his stay there and we will keep going with this process, we will continually be in contact and communicate. We have four important games in the league and then the FA Cup final, so we will see in the summer what’s going to happen.”

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United set asking price for Jadon Sancho, fans will not be pleased - Ben Jacobs

Red Billy — Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:13 +0000

Manchester United have set an asking price of £50 million for Jadon Sancho, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Red Devils have endured a disappointing season that started with so much promise after a good beginning to Erik ten Hag’s managerial reign in 2022/23.

Sancho was very much expected to be a central part of United’s progression, with a serious title challenge and a good Champions League run expected when the season kicked off.

However, things got off to a bad start and the 24 year old had a spectacular falling out with Ten Hag when he publicly criticised him for a poor attitude in training.

Sancho retaliated on social media and when he refused to apologise, he was ostracised from the squad before being loaned back to his former club, Borussia Dortmund, in January.

There, the England star rediscovered his form and he now finds himself on the cusp of a Champions League final, while United struggle to qualify for next season’s Conference League.

Dortmund are obviously keen to make the move permanent and particularly if Ten Hag stays at Old Trafford, the route back to the United starting XI looks distinctly complicated for Sancho.

However, the price tag was always going to be an issue, with Dortmund strapped for cash and United needing to recoup as big a proportion of the £73 million they paid for him as possible to abide by profit and sustainability rules.

According to Jacobs, the figure United have settled on is around two thirds of that amount.

“Understand #MUFC would still expect around £50m for Jadon Sancho, the price quoted to Al-Ettifaq last summer when they enquired about a loan with obligation,” Jacobs posted on X.

“Dortmund want Sancho and Ian Maatsen, but even with #UCL guaranteed for next season a combined outlay for both of £85m is not seen as feasible.

“Maatsen has a £35m release clause. Dortmund and Chelsea are already in talks, with the German club hoping to avoid having to trigger the clause.”

Understand #MUFC would still expect around £50m for Jadon Sancho, the price quoted to Al-Ettifaq last summer when they enquired about a loan with obligation.

Dortmund want Sancho and Ian Maatsen, but even with #UCL guaranteed for next season a combined outlay for both of £85m is… pic.twitter.com/JvODlH8vdx

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 3, 2024

To the naked eye, £50 million for the current version of Sancho would be a steal, but if Dortmund cannot afford that and no other suitors come forward, United would be under pressure to drop even further.

At 24, he is coming into the prime of his career and under the right management, who could perhaps nurture his talent and motivate him in the right way, the potential that United saw when they broke the bank for him could still be realised.

A lot could depend in this situation on whether Ten Hag is still at United next season, even though recent reports suggest Sancho wants to move on no matter what. Like any other commodity, a footballer is only worth what someone is willing to pay for him, but £50 million or less for Sancho seems like a lose-lose outcome for United.

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Jadon Sancho makes extreme decision on his future amid doubts over Ten Hag's job - report

Vatsal Gupta — Fri, 03 May 2024 19:32:56 +0000

Jadon Sancho has made somewhat of a mockery of “finished” allegations during his time on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

However, the decision to loan him cannot be questioned with the benefit of hindsight since he never produced such displays at Old Trafford.

His fallout with Erik ten Hag, which ultimately led to his departure, has some thinking of a possible scenario where Sancho still has a future at the club.

The manager is under pressure and there is a chance he won’t be at the club next summer, paving the way for Sancho to return under new leadership after a world-class loan spell.

So much for those narratives…

Sky Sports’ German football expert Patrick Berger reports that Jadon Sancho doesn’t want to return to United in any circumstances.

This means that Ten Hag’s future at the club has no bearing on his decision, as he has made his mind up about leaving the club.

Jadon Sancho (24/) does not want to return to Manchester United – regardless of whether Erik ten Hag remains in charge or not, sources telling. #MUFC preparing for his departure. But no price tag set yet by @ManUtd.

Jadon is happy to be with #BVB and wants to stay.…

— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) May 3, 2024

Berger states that Sancho has found a home back in Dortmund, where he first ascended to stardom, and will look to continue there.

However, Dortmund’s finances will make it difficult for them to engineer a permanent deal, even though recent events have made it more likely.

If a deal can’t be struck, Dortmund will try to negotiate another loan deal with an obligation to buy this time.

Therefore, Sancho will be a Dortmund player in the summer of 2025 instead but how that would benefit United is questionable.

The club needs money this summer to strengthen their squad amid financial distress and a reinvigorated Sancho is an unexpected asset to cash in.

So it remains likely that United force Dortmund to cough up the cash or re-route Sancho elsewhere to a club that is willing to pay for a permanent deal in the summer.

There will be no comeback at Old Trafford.

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“It was a joke”: Legendary club duo in agreement over United star proving Ten Hag wrong

Derick Kinoti — Thu, 02 May 2024 22:00:21 +0000

Former Manchester United stars Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves were in complete agreement that Jadon Sancho looked far better for Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain than he ever did at Old Trafford.

On Wednesday night, Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final at Signal Iduna Park.

While it was striker Niclas Fullkrug who scored the only goal of the tie, it was Sancho who ultimately stole all the headlines in what was a masterclass from him.

The Englishman completed 12 dribbles, won 13 ground duels and also delivered three key passes.

During the 90 minutes he was on the pitch, Sancho was a constant problem for the PSG defenders, who simply couldn’t deal with him.

Ferdinand spoke on TNT Sports (via The Mirror) after the final whistle and questioned why Sancho has been unable to replicate his form for Dortmund at United.

The six-time Premier League winner said, “He’s shaking and baking top players here. He’s putting people on the floor, he’s making people dance. It was a joke what he did today and we haven’t seen this, probably since he was at Dortmund before.”

“He isn’t just a dribbler, he isn’t just somebody who runs and runs past people with pace. He’s a footballer who wants to come in and play one-twos, be part of the game and the tempo of that game. What I saw today more than anything, which I haven’t seen and have been waiting to see, and all Manchester United fans have been waiting to see, I saw cage-football Sancho today. This is the kid that grew up in cages, with that arrogance and that little bit of swagger.”

“I’ve been sitting here saying that it’s there but we haven’t seen it. He’s in a groove. Once someone gets in a groove, we’ve seen it with different sportsmen in different sports, football, especially, when they’re in the groove and the confidence is there, they churn these performances out.”

Ferdinand added, “He will come off this pitch with a high. He will see people going on about him on social media and love it and rightly so. Lap it up.”

The former defender’s sentiments were echoed by Hargreaves who noted that against the reigning Ligue 1 champions, Sancho looked “fitter, sharper and more confident.”

Hargreaves also pointed out that the 24-year-old winger was more explosive in a display that reminded everyone why the Red Devils initially forked out big money to secure his services.

Sancho is currently in the last month of his loan spell at Dortmund and it remains to be seen where his long-term future lies – whether that’s at United or in the Bundesliga, where he’s clearly at his best.

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