[Beachryan]

I love listening to interviews with ex-pros who always talk about that one kid that had 'it' but never made it because of discipline/attitude/just not liking football enough. I really think that's fine - these are young men thrown into an absurd situation when they're children (literally).

Sancho clearly isn't currently demonstrating the mentality needed to play at this level. That's fine - if obviously a huge f*cking hit to our balance sheet and squad. Either he'll improve, or he'll leave.

But I LOVE to see the change in team management with ETH. Could care less about price tag, reputation or national team. You show up, you adhere to his rules. That's Klopp, Fergie, Pep, Simeone management.

This way it's all up to Jadon. Or Garnacho etc. The opportunity is there: work hard, commit and you can succeed, but you're getting nowhere just because of your name.

 

[JPRouve]

A tweet by a fake ITK who deleted multiple tweets over his summer transfer scoops being wrong somehow knows about Sancho’s “attitude”. Hmm.

Yeah, isn't Ross Harwood a known bored bluffer?

 

[Stacks]

Good video, we definately dont have the runners from midfield that Sancho needs, nor the fullback to make those runs. As his key dribbles happen in transition moments (as the video explains), the problem for him is that ETH is making us into a more possession based side. Sancho is more of a wide playmaker than a direct winger.

Not writing him off at all, but i think we would have been better off with a pacey direct winger whos all about beating the fullback inside or outside and causing havoc.

He did all this in Dortmund. This vid is making excuses and underrating him

 

[Sir Matt]

With Garnacho playing like this, he's going to have a hard time getting back into the team.

 

[edgecutter]

He's still young but this is another terrible ole transfer

 

[Superunknown]

With Garnacho playing like this, he's going to have a hard time getting back into the team.

Good. Means he actually has to work for it. I don't have a single problem with that.

 

[saivet]

With Garnacho playing like this, he's going to have a hard time getting back into the team.

The advantage Sancho has is that he can play on both wings. If anything despite his good form, Rashford might be the one to feel the impact most.

Generally though, it's funny how some players get better when they're not playing but Sancho has gotten worse and worse despite him not featuring for a while. Largely due to Garnacho, as our team performances have been just as bad if not worse since Chelsea.

 

[bosnian_red]

Rashford and Garnacho on LW, Sancho and Antony on RW. He'll be fine. His time will come. We need quality competition for places and they all provide competition for each other.

 

[Adisa]

He has the talent to force his way back.

 

[Sir Matt]

The advantage Sancho has is that he can play on both wings. If anything despite his good form, Rashford might be the one to feel the impact most.

Generally though, it's funny how some players get better when they're not playing but Sancho has gotten worse and worse despite him not featuring for a while. Largely due to Garnacho, as our team performances have been just as bad if not worse since Chelsea.

On the left, he'd currently be third choice behind Rashford and Garnacho. On the right, I guess he would be second choice behind Antony.

 

[Revaulx]

He has the talent to force his way back.

Let’s hope he’s got the mentality.

It’s ridiculous to write him off, but I understand why people might have doubts.

 

[julianfr]

Let’s hope he’s got the mentality.

It’s ridiculous to write him off, but I understand why people might have doubts.

Why's it ''ridiculous''? Garnacho has done more in a week than this guy has done in 12 months.

 

[Shark]

The advantage Sancho has is that he can play on both wings. If anything despite his good form, Rashford might be the one to feel the impact most.

Generally though, it's funny how some players get better when they're not playing but Sancho has gotten worse and worse despite him not featuring for a while. Largely due to Garnacho, as our team performances have been just as bad if not worse since Chelsea.

I haven't seen evidence yet that ye can play either wing for United, he doesn't look like one at all.

 

[Andycoleno9]

2 years ago he was one of top wingers in the world. And lots of you people are seriously writting him off? Bloody hell, calm down. He will be great for us in the future.

 

[Revaulx]

Why's it ''ridiculous''? Garnacho has done more in a week than this guy has done in 12 months.

And? It’s possible that Garnacho is the new Januzaj.

Edit: and yes I’m pretty sceptical about Sancho.

 

[flameinthesun]

During pre season he played well linking up with dalot on the right. So hopefully if Garnacho stakes a claim for backup to Rashford on the left then Sancho can challenge Antony on the right. On the bright side it would mean 4 good options on the wings and less of Elanga.

 

[groovyalbert]

Can't think of a single stand out performance he's put in for us. Maybe Chelsea away last season? First 45 v Liverpool at OT this time around?

I was so hyped for him and do feel for him in terms of how unsettled things have been since he's come here. But he's not helped himself at all.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was struggling with some stuff personally the amount of time out he has for ill health. Really hope he proves me wrong, but I think he hasn't got what it takes under the limelight of playing for us/the expectations he's come with.

Also think the vile abuse he suffered after the Euros has probably been difficult to contend with, especially as that was kind of his first experience of the very worst of British football culture after playing in Germany. Absolutely no shame in that whatsoever if true.

That said, on the pitch he does seem to lack the drive and strength to cut it as a PL winger. All the talent in the world, but I'm inclined to think he's better suited for the European leagues.

 

[BorisManUtd]

Not going to the World Cup so has time to focus on saving his United career. If his performances don't improve, I'm sure club would sell him for right price. Still believe Sancho can make it at United. Let's hope so anyways.

 

[2mufc0]

Clearly a good player in there somewhere let's just hope he can turn it around while he's with us.

 

[Telsim]

He's been here a year and I can't recall a single game where he was a standout. Right now he is third place on the LW. I'd try him on the RW as competition and backup to Antony. But if it doesn't work, I honestly don't know how we are going to get rid of him. He is on an obscene salary and a long contract. Might just have to hope and pray he comes good, but I can't see it.

 

[supernaniskill]

What video is this?

The one when they’re both training for England and Saka is joking with Sancho so Sancho turns around and asks him how many goals he’s scored that season sorry can’t link media yet so had to explain.

 

[Abraxas]

He's got a job to get back into our starting lineups. His one advantage is he can be thrown in on either side, so more opportunities may arise. But at the moment he's not even close to our best option, which is pretty sad for the amount we invested and the time spent on his signature.

He'll get chances though, it's up to him to take this time over the world cup and self reflect. Realise why he's out on his arse internationally and now at club level. Get fecking fit for a start. It's a disgrace he can't play 90 mins of PL football. He's still got a shot if he is honest about things.

 

[PoTMS]

If we could get £40m back for him, I'd take it in a flash. Another one that is currently deadwood.

 

[Borys]

I'm not a fan of those "analysis based on snapshot", but if what they say about dribbling through the middle is true (and I suppose it might be), then he's more of a candidate for AM than a LW in current situation. I actually think most of his good moves some when he's in centrak areas. I think he struggles in winger role, when he's expected to dribble past fullback (especially EPL fullback) - it sucks out confidence out of him.

The second conclusion is something I've wanted to try for a while, 433 with two 8's making runs inside the box. Although I am not sure who can do that as both Eriksen and Bruno seem to prefer stating at the edge of the box. Fred seems to do it quite often, so maybe him on the left plus Eriksen on the right.

 

[Sarni]

I'm not a fan of those "analysis based on snapshot", but if what they say about dribbling through the middle is true (and I suppose it might be), then he's more of a candidate for AM than a LW in current situation. I actually think most of his good moves some when he's in centrak areas. I think he struggles in winger role, when he's expected to dribble past fullback (especially EPL fullback) - it sucks out confidence out of him.

The second conclusion is something I've wanted to try for a while, 433 with two 8's making runs inside the box. Although I am not sure who can do that as both Eriksen and Bruno seem to prefer stating at the edge of the box. Fred seems to do it quite often, so maybe him on the left plus Eriksen on the right.

I don't think we should even contemplate moving Sancho to a central positon. His work rate is poor, he cannot defend and his reluctance to try anything other than pass the ball to the nearest teammate will be even more problematic in the middle of the field.

 

[Doracle]

I don't think we should even contemplate moving Sancho to a central positon. His work rate is poor, he cannot defend and his reluctance to try anything other than pass the ball to the nearest teammate will be even more problematic in the middle of the field.

If it’s a choice between playing Sancho or DVB there (if Bruno is injured for example) I think it’s worth trying Sancho there. He has better technique and does at least get on the ball from time to time, even if he then rarely does much with it.

 

[CM]

If I was Sancho, I would be pretty worried right now. He had a decent pre-season and looked as though he might kick on but it hasn't materialised for him at all so far.

Unless we get a couple of injuries, I don't see where he gets a consistent run of games. On the right, Antony pretty much has that side locked down. On the left, Rashford's had a bit of a resurgence this season and Garnacho's done well with his opportunities. It's a weird one because I do still think Sancho is a fundamentally good footballer, but I just don't see where he fits in this current United side.

 

[Borys]

I don't think we should even contemplate moving Sancho to a central positon. His work rate is poor, he cannot defend and his reluctance to try anything other than pass the ball to the nearest teammate will be even more problematic in the middle of the field.

I agree about his work rate being an issue, I was also considering this.
Attacking wise he is good at link up play and in central areas he has more passing options.

I don't think he will be our first choice attacker anytime soon, but if he can play centrally then we he would be an useful player able to cover 3 positions (LW/AM/RW). I'm trying to find a way he is useful for us, he's not fulfilling his potential but I don't want to give up on him. We will lose a lot of money if we want to sell him next season, I think he will be a bit longer with us.

 

[Guapa]

I think he'd be more effective in a central/#10/2nd striker roll.He doesn't have the athleticism to play on the wings.If it doesn't work cut our losses in the summer.

 

[AFC NimbleThumb]

This place loves it when someone shits on our player's 'bad' attitude.

Yep. The Caf in a sentence.

 

[JustKatie]

He's been extensively below par since he got here
A cute move here and there and the occasional goal have a few people deluded.

He's been bad. Really bad. Maybe things will change and I hope they do but so far so bad

 

[AlexUTD]

As I said

Twitter journalist..

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Sancho lacks serious pace and stamina and hence it is very difficult to be a top player in the PL. This was obvious from day 1 and has not changed. 74m for an understudy to Rashford and Garnacho is an awful lot of money. He is still young and could improve but I doubt it. I see no determination and fight in Sancho.

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

Twitter journalist..

He has been ill for a very long time and was terrible before he got ill. Just a coincidence? He his now our LW third choice.

 

[thegregster]

I think he'd be more effective in a central/#10/2nd striker roll.He doesn't have the athleticism to play on the wings.If it doesn't work cut our losses in the summer.

Then you're out numbered in CM if you go down that route.

 

[Sarni]

If it’s a choice between playing Sancho or DVB there (if Bruno is injured for example) I think it’s worth trying Sancho there. He has better technique and does at least get on the ball from time to time, even if he then rarely does much with it.

Him and van de Beek are basically the same player at United ie they may as well not be there and you wouldn’t even notice.

 

[Corey]

The one when they’re both training for England and Saka is joking with Sancho so Sancho turns around and asks him how many goals he’s scored that season sorry can’t link media yet so had to explain.

Ah I see, thanks.

 

[SoccerIsNotFootball]

I agree with all of the previous criticism. Sancho was very good at Dortmund (my personal opinion though) taking out multiple defenders in the Bundesliga as well as in the Champions League. He also had a great partnership with Haaland.

I also think that he declined alot while playing for Man Utd. But since he's not the first talented player struggling at Man Utd (Di Maria, Depay, Sanchez) it may also be caused by inner problems like the infrastructur and overall professionalism inside of the club?

 

[Abraxas]

I agree with all of the previous criticism. Sancho was very good at Dortmund (my personal opinion though) taking out multiple defenders in the Bundesliga as well as in the Champions League. He also had a great partnership with Haaland.

I also think that he declined alot while playing for Man Utd. But since he's not the first talented player struggling at Man Utd (Di Maria, Depay, Sanchez) it may also be caused by inner problems like the infrastructur and overall professionalism inside of the club?

Depay wasn't good enough for Man Utd, certainly not at that stage of his career and Sanchez was finished as a PL footballer. They may be talented players but neither were up to par at the time we bought them which means I'm not sure they serve as great examples of anything except you need to spend more wisely.

Sancho's issue is he's getting completely outplayed. You can have all the excuses in the world in terms of the environment, our football etc, but if Rashford, Antony, Bruno, Martial and now a teenager from the academy look better and hungrier players that's an issue because they're doing it in the same situation.

He needs to start taking responsibility, that's kind of the point in my opinion. He's not even fit, that's a bare minimum that anybody at this level should reach irrespective of performance.

 

[TheReligion]

Strange that Ten Hag said that he felt Sancho had performed well earlier this season (hint, he had) but had struggled in recent weeks due to illness.

So many of you see what you want to see. He’s been underwhelming compared to how he was doing at Dortmund but we are invested in him and he’s now working with a top manager and coaches.

Can’t we just see what happens with him or does everything have to be so dramatic all of the time?