Manchester United FC

2022 - 10 - 23

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Manchester Evening News"

Jadon Sancho is running out of Manchester United excuses (Manchester Evening News)

Man Utd's Jadon Sancho was poor again at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag brought him off shortly after half-time.

This was supposed to be the season that Sancho truly showed what he is capable of, not the campaign which really tested supporters' patience with him. His performances have regressed, he has stopped doing what made him the talk of Europe and he's now running out of excuses in his second season at Old Trafford. Sancho was on the bench again for Omonia at home but he returned to the lineup against Newcastle. Sancho was anonymous against Manchester City, lacklustre and devoid of creativity against Omonia in Cyprus and he was finally dropped to the bench at Goodison Park. It's frustrating to watch Sancho and Ten Hag felt that at Stamford Bridge. Ten Hag has not been afraid to make big decisions during his premiership and hauling a player off just minutes after half-time was a statement of his authority.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Manchester Evening News"

Erik ten Hag could hand golden opportunity to four Manchester ... (Manchester Evening News)

Man Utd are back in Europa League action against FC Sheriff on Thursday with qualification all but secured.

The classy midfielder is still waiting for his first action under Ten Hag but he certainly appears to have the close control and incisive passing that would make him an attractive option. He didn't pull up any trees on loan at Alaves last year but looked bright in pre-season, is a senior international for Uruguay and has clearly impressed Ten Hag enough to get a regular seat in the dugout. The all-action midfielder who makes a massive impact at either end of the pitch was a mainstay in the team. The young forward has been a United player for over two years now and is still yet to start a game. That's the sort of high-stress scenario United should do all they can to avoid so they shouldn't take Sheriff lightly at all. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) return to European action after a week off on Thursday when they welcome FC Sheriff to [Old Trafford.

Explore the last week