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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Erik ten Hag urges patience over Jadon Sancho’s return as obstacles remain

Jadon Sancho in training at Carrington in October
Jadon Sancho is training with Manchester United’s fringe players at Carrington having spent time in the Netherlands. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Erik ten Hag admits he is “impatient” for Jadon Sancho to be available again but will not force the process because hurdles remain in the Manchester United forward’s attempt to regain fitness and the requisite mindset.

Sancho has not played since October’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea, after which the manager identified the player’s issues. After being sent to work in the Netherlands with coaches trusted by Ten Hag, Sancho is training at the club’s Carrington base with fringe players.

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