Jadon Sancho misses the game against West Ham. According to Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho was unwell and was unable to play in his team’s FA Cup fifth-round home match against West Ham United on Thursday, March 1. Sancho, who came on as a late replacement in the Carabao Cup final on February 26 against Newcastle United, was predicted to start against the Hammers.
However, the attacker is not a member of the team. In addition to the former Borussia Dortmund attacker, Luke Shaw is also absent from the lineup. The reason for Shaw’s disappearance is a wound.
Ten Hag said the following in an interview with MUTV (via Metro) before the match against West Ham: “It’s about using the squad and until this point, we use everyone. They all have to be ready to play, so clearly, we make six changes, but the rules and principles are the same. Sancho is sick, and Shaw has a minor injury that I hope is not too serious.
We’ll have to wait and see how things play out on Sunday, but he’s not accessible tonight, the Dutch tactician continued. We are aware that our team has quality athletes, and we can replace them.
In 21 games for Manchester United across all categories so far this season, the United No. 25 has five goals and one assist.
Last month, Jadon Sancho made his Manchester United comeback following a protracted hiatus due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. In the Netherlands, the attacker was collaborating with Dutch trainers under Ten Hag’s guidance.
On Sancho’s return to the first squad, Ten Hag gave him a choice, though. In regards to Jadon, he said: “I know he can play as a No. 10 as well as an attacker and a No. 10. But I believe that we frequently jumble things up, and I like that. However, it is important to note that the job must be filled. And for that to happen, participants need to maintain their composure; otherwise, chaos will result.
Although the attacker came to United as a highly anticipated Bundesliga prospect, he has not lived up to the high expectations he made for himself while playing for Dortmund. The former Manchester City academy star has played in 59 games since he arrived in 2021 and has contributed four assists along with 10 goals.
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