Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, has made a bold prediction about Jadon Sancho’s future performances for Chelsea. Following Sancho’s impressive comeback display against Heidenheim, Maresca is confident that the winger will play a pivotal role in Chelsea's upcoming festive period matches.
Sancho began his journey with Chelsea on a high note after being loaned from Manchester United on deadline day. The Englishman quickly made his mark by registering assists in each of his first three Premier League games. This promising start indicated that he could be an influential figure for the Blues.
Temporary setback and comeback
However, during last month’s defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, Sancho was substituted at half-time and had not featured since then due to illness. This temporary setback raised questions about his ability to maintain consistency.
But all doubts were put to rest when the 24-year-old returned with a bang in Maresca’s starting lineup for Thursday night’s Conference League trip to Germany against Heidenheim. Seizing this opportunity, he set up goals for Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk leading Chelsea towards an effortless 2-0 win.
Key player prediction
Maresca believes that this comeback performance is indicative of what fans can expect from Sancho during the festive period games. His ability to create goal-scoring opportunities makes him an invaluable asset for any team.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, said:
“I said since we started, Jadon is very important to us, He is very important. He has to be fit, mentally and physically. He is going to help us a lot. Unfortunately, we did not use him in the last few games but he is showing now how important he is to us.
“Especially against the teams that defend in the low block, we need that quality in the last third. Sometimes he will shoot more but I think he is going to help us a lot.”
Enzo Maresca's prediction about Jadon Sancho’s future performances is not just a statement but an insight into the player's potential. His recent comeback performance against Heidenheim has shown that he can bounce back from setbacks and continue to be a key player for Chelsea. As we approach the festive period games, all eyes will be on Sancho to see if he can live up to these expectations.
