January 12th 2024.
This week, Jadon Sancho made his return to Borussia Dortmund on loan, much to the delight of Kieron Dyer. However, Dyer couldn't help but express his concern about Sancho's behavior, even before his recent feud with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. It all began in September when Sancho was left out of the United first team due to a dispute with Ten Hag over his lack of effort in training.
Despite being the club's record signing at £73 million from Borussia Dortmund, Sancho was forced to train separately from the rest of the team when it became clear that his standoff with Ten Hag was not going to be resolved quickly. In the midst of all this drama, reports surfaced about Sancho's tardiness, adding to the growing concerns about his attitude.
Dyer, who had over 220 Premier League appearances during his playing career, believes that Sancho's behavior during Manchester City's defeat to Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup final in 2017 was a clear indication of his questionable mentality. Despite being a highly-touted wonderkid at the time, Sancho struggled against Reece James and ended up "quitting on his own teammates."
Recalling the incident, Dyer shared, "I was coaching at the time and I remember watching Man City's youth team, and Sancho was just unstoppable. He was only 17 years old, but he could have his pick of any team. But when they faced Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup final, Reece James got the better of him, and he just mentally gave up. It was a red flag for me, seeing someone with so much potential quit on their teammates like that."
Despite his concerns, Dyer understands Sancho's decision to join Borussia Dortmund, as it may work out in his favor. By the time he returns to Manchester United in the summer, Ten Hag may no longer be the manager, giving Sancho a clean slate to work with. Dyer believes this could ultimately benefit Sancho, saying, "He's got some incredible talent, and I think it's a good move for him. With the way things are going at Man United, there's a good chance that there will be a new manager in place by the time he comes back. It could work out well for him."
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