[MUFC OK]

Why do you think that? Keep seeing it being thrown around that he's now a 10 that he's failed from the right and now the left, has he ever played there for more than the odd game?

I’ve said the same. He simply doesn’t have the pace to be an elite winger in the PL. his attributes lend nicely to a 10 though, although I’ve hardly seen him play there in his career.

Majority of the good things he does are in central areas too for what that is worth.

 

[MUFC OK]

It's not really up to the coaching staff, that's the problem. The coaching staff seem to be doing a pretty good job with everyone else and the team structure as far as we can see from a distance.

It's up to himself to get fit for 90 mins of PL football, that's a basic personal responsibility, it's up to him to execute technique, to take risks, show desire in the game to make something happen. I wouldn't be surprised if he's exactly the sort to think good form is just going to arrive at his doorstep as if by chance, or that everyone else will do it for him. He's too soft at the moment. Maybe lacking confidence but if you're not confident then you need to start with good habits and get yourself into a position to improve the situation..like being fit for example.

A premier league footballer ‘not being fit enough’ - I’m sorry but that’s just not excusable. Literally trains every day and can have a personal chef cook every meal to the exact specifications required. If he’s not fit enough now he probably never will be.

 

[Dominos]

He's so bad lately.

The lack of killer instinct to go and create and score goals is irritating. But maybe the most annoying thing is he's not even good in possession. He loses so many cheap balls with sloppy passes. The overhit pass straight out for a goal kick 2 seconds before he got subbed just sums him up. If he was good in possession but failing to influence games in attack I'd have a bit more patience. But he's combining cowardly play with being bad in possession.

On the other side of the pitch at least you can trust Antony to keep the ball.

 

[Abraxas]

A premier league footballer ‘not being fit enough’ - I’m sorry but that’s just not excusable. Literally trains every day and can have a personal chef cook every meal to the exact specifications required. If he’s not fit enough now he probably never will be.

But then I think you could throw it back at me and say "well why is the manager playing him if he's not fit?" and it's probably a fair retort.

I would guess it's because he believes Jadon is a talent and the best option we have if he starts to reach his potential, and maybe he can play him into being a fully match fit, 90 min player. At the moment that looks a bit like wishful thinking and I would be surprised if he's not on the chopping block now as the manager has been fair in dropping underperformers.

 

[MUFC OK]

But then I think you could throw it back at me and say "well why is the manager playing him if he's not fit?" and it's probably a fair retort.

I would guess it's because he believes Jadon is a talent and the best option we have if he starts to reach his potential, and maybe he can play him into being a fully match fit, 90 min player. At the moment that looks a bit like wishful thinking and I would be surprised if he's not on the chopping block now as the manager has been fair in dropping underperformers.

He’s been shit for weeks. Looks like no issue to defend against as he has no ability to beat his man - certainly on the outside. Finishing average, final ball not amazing. I think we are still short on numbers which is why he’s still starting. We need to see a lot more before the season ends though. This was supposed to be a prodigious talent that we were investing in. Has he put in even one motm performance for us yet?

 

[El Zoido]

It's been over a year and a half. His dropped off a bit at Dortmund in the 2nd half of the season supposedly but at United it's been over a season. When does bad form become your entire stay at a club. He has been the same from beginning to end. Bad form suggests you are normally good

He’s had good performances, just more bad ones. I know he’s capable of so much more than he’s currently showing.

 

[MUFC OK]

He’s had good performances, just more bad ones. I know he’s capable of so much more than he’s currently showing.

When does that run out though? There’s hardly an excuse after a certain amount of time underperforming. He was supposed to be far better/effective than he has been majority of his time here. On 350k a week too btw.

 

[Berbasbullet]

I was told that he'd be great from the left?

 

[The United]

I still think his best position is as a 10 through the middle.

Just feels like he’s not confident/assertive enough to do anything as a winger. Just keeps the ball nicely and then passes it back and becomes a bit part no matter what the result of the match is

His best position is the one he has never played before(?). Even if so, he would still be a very shit no 10 considering the majority of the performances (not confident/assertive, and passing back horribly) for us so far. Not to mention there are better No 10s ahead of him even at his (mythical) best for us.

 

[MUFC OK]

I was told that he'd be great from the left?

Needs a better fullback/Cf etc, it’s started. Has until the end of the season to prove why the hell we spent 72m on him.

 

[Big Ben Foster]

Why did we spend so much on his transfer fee and wages? Was there literally no other winger available on the market?

 

[Berbasbullet]

Needs a better fullback/Cf etc, it’s started. Has until the end of the season to prove why the hell we spent 72m on him.

I was so excited to sign him, but he looks utterly berift of any ability to take someone on, and this brilliant link up play doesn't seem to exist either.

Really hope he turns it around but at the moment I'd start Elanga over him.

 

[MUFC OK]

Why did we spend so much on his transfer fee and wages? Was there literally no other winger available on the market?

We signed him thinking he would be potentially world class for the next 5-10 years. He’s not been good for even half a season yet. The clock is ticking on him.

 

[GoonerGirly]

Really can't figure this guy out. I think he's just not very good. He just seems to lack intensity and the right mentality for this level. No pace, and average in just about every category except maybe passing. Either way there's just no consistency at all with him.

 

[MUFC OK]

I was so excited to sign him, but he looks utterly berift of any ability to take someone on, and this brilliant link up play doesn't seem to exist either.

Really hope he turns it around but at the moment I'd start Elanga over him.

From some of the shite I read on here, that’s really no big deal and not a requirement of a modern winger at all. Antony worries me in this regard too, although I feel he will have a better career here than sancho ever will.

 

[El Zoido]

When does that run out though? There’s hardly an excuse after a certain amount of time underperforming. He was supposed to be far better/effective than he has been majority of his time here. On 350k a week too btw.

I’m with you, he’s been disappointing. I wrote last season off because it was a disaster for everyone, and Sancho did look sharp this preseason. Almost everyone else has shaken off the malaise of last season except him. Perhaps he’ll link up better with Martial but maybe I’m just clutching at straws. I watched him a fair bit at Dortmund and he was class, I don’t really know why he isn’t bringing that level here.

 

[RazorOz]

As i previously mentioned, think Haaland helped make him look much better than he actually is.

I don't think this is true, Sancho already looked good at Dortmund, good enough to get an England call up before Haaland even arrived at the club. I remember him looking great against Bayern Munich in 2018, and Sancho had been one of Dortmund's better players for 18 months before Haaland arrived.

It's clearly going wrong for him at Man Utd. Hard to put finger on it, he never looked this slow at Dortmund. He used to run at defenders in the Bundesliga, something he hardly ever seems to do in the Premier League. He has no spark, no confidence in the Premier League, something he never seemed to lack in the Bundesliga. He needs to do better, as I do kind of think there's a player in there, but I am rapidly losing faith, as he just doesn't seem to be kicking on and improving. He needs to be more creative, he's playing for Utd pretty much like a nothing player in possession, as he doesn't really even try to create anything, and takes the safe option backwards most of the time. The one area he has proved useful is he is composed in front of goal when he gets a chance, and can operate in tight spaces, but he needs to offer way more than he currently is.

 

[MUFC OK]

I’m with you, he’s been disappointing. I wrote last season off because it was a disaster for everyone, and Sancho did look sharp this preseason. Almost everyone else has shaken off the malaise of last season except him. Perhaps he’ll link up better with Martial but maybe I’m just clutching at straws. I watched him a fair bit at Dortmund and he was class, I don’t really know why he isn’t bringing that level here.

I’ve wanted him to succeed massively but I’m losing faith to be honest. His general play is not good enough barring the odd moment of class he’s provided so far. I’d be surprised if he instils fear in opposition fullbacks.

 

[MUFC OK]

I don't think this is true, Sancho already looked good at Dortmund, good enough to get an England call up before Haaland even arrived at the club. I remember him looking great against Bayern Munich in 2018, and Sancho had been one of Dortmund's better players for like 18 months before Haaland arrived.

It's clear going wrong for him at Man Utd. Hard to put finger on it, he never looked this slow at Dortmund. He used to run at defenders in the Bundesliga, something he hardly ever seems to do in the Premier League. He has no spark, no confidence in the Premier League, something he never seemed to lack in the Bundesliga. He needs to do better, as I do kind of think there's a player in there, but I am rapidly losing faith, as he just doesn't seem to be kicking on and improving. He needs to be more creative, he's playing for Utd pretty much like a nothing player in possession, as he doesn't really even try to create anything, and takes the safe option backwards most of the time. The one area he has proved useful is he is composed in front of goal when he gets a chance, and can operate in tight spaces, but he needs to offer way more than he currently is.

The bundesliga has to be taken with a massive pinch of salt. Good numbers there are absolutely no guarantee of success in the PL.

 

[GoonerGirly]

I’m with you, he’s been disappointing. I wrote last season off because it was a disaster for everyone, and Sancho did look sharp this preseason. Almost everyone else has shaken off the malaise of last season except him. Perhaps he’ll link up better with Martial but maybe I’m just clutching at straws. I watched him a fair bit at Dortmund and he was class, I don’t really know why he isn’t bringing that level here.

I can only put it down to the big gulf in quality between the Bundesliga and PL, and the (undeserved) wages he's been given. He has no incentive to work hard as he's already getting the salary of a world class player despite being nowhere near that level.

 

[MUFC OK]

I can only put it down to the big gulf in quality between the Bundesliga and PL, and the (undeserved) wages he's been given. He has no incentive to work hard as he's already getting the salary of a world class player despite being nowhere near that level.

Players should be playing to win trophies, not to attain lucrative contracts. Maybe that’s oh so naive of me though.

 

[Berbasbullet]

From some of the shite I read on here, that’s really no big deal and not a requirement of a modern winger at all. Antony worries me in this regard too, although I feel he will have a better career here than sancho ever will.

Antony has shown it from time to time but uses it sparingly. Feel like Antony will do it more and more.

 

[tentan]

Just another average winger. Kieron Dyer/Jermain Pennant level.

 

[RaulitoElCrack]

What worries me about him is the lack of fight in him. The will to compete and dominate your opponent is just not there. He has the talent and tools to succeed in terms of his footballing ability but lacks the mental strength and drive needed at these levels to really make a difference. Seems meek and timid on the pitch. If he gets lumped early on he loses all desire for the physical battle.

Fitness again is also a major concern, like a young kid who can only ever play 60 mins.

 

[MUFC OK]

Just another average winger. Kieron Dyer/Jermain Pennant level.

Be really interesting to see where we offload him to if he doesn’t improve. My money would be on Newcastle due to his wages but I’d be surprised if they saw him as a coup on present form.

 

[RazorOz]

The bundesliga has to be taken with a massive pinch of salt. Good numbers there are absolutely no guarantee of success in the PL.

They aren't, but eg. Haaland looks even better in the Premier League than he did in the Bundesliga, albeit it helps he's playing for a far better team.

The lack of willingness to attack his man in the Premier League I find bizarre, as it's not something you particularly expect to be affected by what league you're playing in.

 

[FrankWhite]

I’m not here to crap on him, but I’m genuinely curious to know what he did/how he played at Dortmund to make United go for him?

Easy, he put up crazy stats in a very open, non-physical league.

I remember at the time thinking Pulisic was a better fit in the EPL than him, even though he benched Pulisic at Dortmund.

 

[FrankWhite]

Be really interesting to see where we offload him to if he doesn’t improve. My money would be on Newcastle due to his wages but I’d be surprised if they saw him as a coup on present form.

Why do people all think Newcastle will happily take all our garbage players off us like mugs. Like they haven't seen these players flop in the same league they belong in.

 

[BAMSOLA]

Disappointing but still only 22, would be stupidity to sell him for much the same reasons as selling Zaha was and good luck getting the 72 mil we paid for him back. Would make much more sense to bring in a striker in short term, switch Rashford to his position and bench him with cameo for a while.

Looks to be still adjusting his game to the intensity/speed of the premiership which is worrying after more than a season here, however the solution can't be to look at selling a 22 year old with obvious talent, he just needs benching in the short term, in the long run time is on his side.

 

[Bondi77]

Why do you think that? Keep seeing it being thrown around that he's now a 10 that he's failed from the right and now the left, has he ever played there for more than the odd game?

Well he hasn't looked shite as a 10 yet so I suppose there is some positivity there.

 

[r1z3mu]

We all know why we spend 75 mil on him. The same reason we spent 80 mil on Harry and 50 mil on AWB. That's 200+ million on average or slightly better than average players.
Answer - his name is Ole.

 

[JeffFromHK]

We all know why we spend 75 mil on him. The same reason we spent 80 mil on Harry and 50 mil on AWB. That's 200+ million on average or slightly better than average players.
Answer - his name is Ole.

That "british core" project

 

[amolbhatia50k]

It has to be a mental block. The lack of space and physicality of the PL have probably been a jolt after tearing up a fairly open Bundesliga for fun. Otherwise there's no reason a player as talented as him should play this poorly.

What I don't like is why hasn't he improved his physicality over the summer? Even that cnut Greenwood came back after the summer looking a hugely improved physical proposition as he was being earmarked as a number 9 for years. Yet Sancho still looks lightweight.

Hope ETH can inspire him to recover his form and show his quality. I was a big fan of this signing and I still hold out hope that he'll sort himself out.

 

[JeffFromHK]

He needs to be sold. He has played 47 games for us and has he even made a single aggressive quick ball carrying run like how Elanga did at the end of the game? Nope.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

I’m not here to crap on him, but I’m genuinely curious to know what he did/how he played at Dortmund to make United go for him?

He was breaking records in the Bundesliga for a player of his age. Granted it's an open league but he was still doing that - besides his technical ability and intelligence/ eye for a pass really stood out as special.

 

[RedRonaldo]

So whats happening to him? I thought with the right system he will come good, as everyone said he is a system player.

But even under ETH we are playing good possession football now, he is still shite.

 

[RedDevilCanuck]

Pudgy, unathletic. Needs to Hit the gym and watch Ryan Giggs clips.

 

[Freak]

So shit. He can't even do the basics like deliver a 10 yard pass to his teammates.

 

[Who's Kissing Cameras?]

It must be the Euro penalty miss. It took a while for players to get over that. Maybe it’s still affecting him because between 2018-2021 he was one of the most productive players in the top 5 leagues, with numbers only below Messi.

He looks a shadow of the player that was so direct at Dortmund. He was electric. Multiple great displays against Bayern… Maybe he’s fallen out of love for the game? He always looks so mellow and plays that way now.


One thing in this video I notice is that he looks so much more athletic and intense. Way more than he ever has for us.

 

[justboy68]

Not working out. Ridiculous the wages he's on. Means we have no chance of moving him on for a good fee.