Jadon Sancho already has more assists in 170 minutes than SEVEN Man Utd stars combined after Chelsea transfer
JADON SANCHO already has more assists than seven Manchester United attackers combined this season.
The winger joined Chelsea on transfer deadline day, having been left out of Erik ten Hag‘s matchday squad for the Red Devils’ first two Premier League games of the season.
Enzo Maresca‘s side will possess an obligation to buy Sancho for between £20-25million at the end of the season, provided that they finish in the top 14.
Despite not being in favour with Ten Hag, Sancho has hit the ground running in West London.
The England international, 24, has laid on an assist in each of his three Premier League appearances for the Blues thus far.
On his debut he set up Christopher Nkunku‘s winner in the 1-0 win at Bournemouth.
He then assisted Nicolas Jackson‘s opener as Chelsea triumphed 3-0 at West Ham.
This afternoon he made it three assists in 170 minutes of action for his new team by setting up Cole Palmer in the 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
As pointed out by Squawka, Sancho has been more productive than several of Man Utd’s creative players.
In fact, his tally of three assists is more than Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo have managed combined so far this season.
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No Man Utd player has notched more than one Premier League assist this term.
Fernandes, Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui each have one apiece.
The Red Devils will be hoping to add more assists as they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Following last Saturday’s 0-0 bore-fest at Crystal Palace, United produced a disappointing performance to draw 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Earlier this month, Chelsea boss Maresca was asked about the importance of Sancho building a connection with his new fans and feeling at home straight away.
The Italian, 44, said: “It’s very important. I have a feeling that Jadon is a guy that needs love.
“This is what I think when I spoke with him before he join us.
“Also I know he has the desire to show the player he is, but for me, it is just to enjoy football.
“This is the reason why they play.
“They are happy and want to play football, they want to enjoy football and then because they are good, they are going to do good things.”