Jadon Sancho

Erik ten Hag was thrilled to see Jadon Sancho back in action for Manchester United and believes a fit Anthony Martial can be a game-changer.

‘We have had to make lots of compromises in the season so far so hopefully now they [all players back from injuries] are all available. I hope he can keep this process going and of course that he has a huge contribution to the season.’ When you are a United player you have to match the standards. ‘So imagine if he is 10 games after his shoulder he is on board, so I think we will see a totally different frontline. I think we have a good squad so we have to demand and control the high standards. In another interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, he added: ‘I think he enjoyed it to be back on the pitch.

United fans inside the stadium gave the player a warm ovation as he stepped back onto the hallowed turf, but his appearance also got supporters online showing ...

But the second-leg encounter also celebrated Sancho's return following his lay-off with the 22-year-old coming off the bench to mark his first appearance in over two months. [Erik ten Hag](/sport/erik-ten-hag/index.html) since the Dutchman took charge of the then-struggling Red Devils in the summer beating Forest 2-0 on the night - 5-0 on aggregate - to set-up a Wembley showdown with Newcastle. [READ: Manchester United waltz to first final appearance under Erik ten Hag](/sport/football/article-11702377/Man-United-2-0-Nottingham-Forest-agg-5-0-Martial-Fred-fire-Red-Devils-Carabao-Cup-final.html) [Jadon Sancho](/sport/jadon-sancho/index.html) received a hugely warming welcome back to Old Trafford as the star winger made his long-awaited return for [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) in the club's Carabao Cup semi-final victory over [Nottingham Forest](/sport/teampages/nottingham-forest.html).

Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest to reach the Carabao Cup final.

"We have had to make lots of compromises in the season so far so hopefully now they [all players back from injuries] are all available," the boss said. When you are a United player you have to match the standards." I think we have a good squad so we have to demand and control the high standards. "We were 3-0 up so I didn't want to give them momentum. You don't want to give anything away so keep the ball. Anthony Martial and Fred got the goals to seal their place in the final at the end of the month against [Newcastle](/latest/newcastle-united-fc).

Manchester United reached their first Wembley cup final since May 2018 on Wednesday night by beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate in their Carabao Cup ...

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) - in the final. We get to go to Wembley and it's [Newcastle United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc), who are great team. I think it was professional - how we played - but the tempo was too low, too slow. But I think second half was better - more tempo - and then we make some good goals." He can play as a winger - he can play as a 10 - but often we mix it around and that is what I like. On United's performance, Ten Hag said: "Of course, when we win this round and go through the semi-final it's OK. "If you want to win trophies, you need them all to be available. You move Bruno out and create also a different dynamic in the team, that is what we intended to do. Ten Hag was also happy to call on Martial again. Sancho received a brilliant reception from United fans, who will be hoping he can fulfil his potential under Ten Hag. He said: "I think we have done that before. Their opponents at Wembley on February 26 will be

Erik ten Hag has described the options Manchester United have in several positions as a “luxury” following Jadon Sancho's return to action.

When you are a United player you have to match the standards. If you want to win trophies, you need them all to be available. I think we have a good squad so we have to demand and control the high standards. You don't want to give anything away so keep the ball. "We were 3-0 up so I didn't want to give them momentum. "We can mix it often and that is what I like."

Sancho, who spent three months out due to physical and mental wellbeing issues, received a rousing reception from the Old Trafford crowd.

“The reception from the fans to him was great and that will give him even more a push to continue in the way he is now acting. Most importantly players (have to) enjoy football, which gives energy, that gives them the motivation to act and to perform,” he added. “He has really high standards, he has great capabilities to contribute to our team and the team is improving ...

Jadon Sancho made his first Man Utd appearance in 102 days and Erik ten Hag was delighted to see him smiling again.

At the final whistle he was the last [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) player to leave the pitch, clapping all four stands as he made his way off. "He already showed that [he can be a matchwinner] this season. "He has really high standards, great capabilities to contribute to our team, especially now the team is improving, we’re playing more in the opposition half, his capabilities come in more in front and come in more, he can have more touches on the ball, that is what his game gives the best performances, the best platform to perform."

Erik ten Hag hopes Jadon Sancho has a vital role to play for Manchester United over the remainder of the season, but he has sent a discipline warning.

And players have to keep the discipline to do that, otherwise it is going to be a mess.” [the first time in three months](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/what-going-on-sancho-man-utd-ferdinand-clarity/blteecd40981ee508eb) as they eased past Nottingham Forest in the second leg of a Carabao Cup semi-final tie that they won 5-0 on aggregate. But the position has to be occupied, it is about that.

Sancho was back in the Man Utd squad for the first time in 102 days during the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

He will have more eye-catching contributions to the cause than this between now and the end of the season, but the sight of him back and seemingly enjoying his football was the most pleasing aspect. There were also fitness issues that Ten Hag felt needed addressing and it was a bulkier Sancho that returned to Old Trafford on Wednesday. As one of the brand-new toys last season, the spotlight fell on his performances when the team failed to click. That megawatt smile was a contrast to the last time he was seen at the club, when the weight of the world looked to be on his shoulders. Instead, he was in a remote town in the Netherlands desperately searching for his mojo while the tournament took place without him. It was a sign of how badly United wanted the 22-year-old to perform and show that confidence of old.

Jadon Sancho made his first Manchester United appearance since October after a lengthy absence during the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg victory over ...

If we score the clear-cut chances in the first half, or even one of them, then it is a different game. The boys are in a good moment and we feel the crowd are with us. "The damage was done last week and I couldn't say that before because it was a defeatist message. Newcastle are an extremely good team but it's a big moment for us in where we want to go." "Now the focus is on the Premier League, in two days it will continue. He can act on them more and have more touches on the ball and that gives him the best platform to perform.

Jadon Sancho returned to action on Wednesday in the second leg of Manchester United's Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

Hopefully he can keep that smile and he can really contribute to this team because, when he is in good form, he is really important for us." "I think also that will back him. We need to keep that connection with the fans and we need that all season. That will give him even more push to continue in the way he’s acting. So we are happy with that. “It was great for Jadon and the fans cheered him and gave him a loud applause, and that’s great and he sees how the fans like [him],” Ten Hag told the media after the game.

After months of rehabilitation, Jadon Sancho is back, and United have options in attack. They're also in a cup final. Somehow, it's all going to plan.

But his replacement, Teddy Sheringham, scored the opening goal, and a couple of hours later, the treble was two-thirds complete. And then add Balogun to the picture! The general chatter around the Chelsea splurge is that they think they've identified inefficiencies in the market and intend to carry on doing this for another couple of years, on the understanding that the club can double in value. They definitely will end the season with two strikers able to make a serious claim for a single spot. 10, and later explained that he was trying to create a "different dynamic" in the team. He seems to be doing fine, and so do the club. The answer: "A secret third footballer." And to go from 'Christian Eriksen is injured' to 'Hello, Marcel Sabitzer' in the space of nine hours is… Even the weird improvisations in the transfer market appear to be working: Wout Weghorst may not be rattling them in, but he's making a lot of co-commentators admire his link-up play, and that's the real quiz. Perhaps he was trying to make sure that Sancho, on his return, saw plenty of the ball. He didn't come onto the pitch, seize possession, dribble round a million defenders and score, which is perhaps something of a shame. But they turn up, the right result happens, and then they go home again.

Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he is considering a positional switch for Jadon Sancho, following his return to the first-team squad.

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