October 24th 2024.
Graeme Souness, a well-known pundit, recently expressed his doubts about Jadon Sancho, the star player for Chelsea. Despite his impressive track record at Borussia Dortmund and his growing role in the English national team, Sancho's time at Manchester United was a disappointment. Last summer, he joined Chelsea on a season-long loan, with the option for the club to make the move permanent for a fee between £20-25m next year.
Sancho's transfer to United in 2021 came with high expectations, as the club paid a staggering £73m for his services. However, things did not go as planned, and he ended up being loaned back to Dortmund due to a public disagreement with the manager. Since joining Chelsea, Sancho has made five appearances but is yet to score a goal for his new team. In their recent match against Liverpool, he started but was substituted at half-time.
During a podcast, Souness was asked about Sancho's performance and whether he was outplayed by Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, Souness believes that giving credit to Alexander-Arnold would be unfair, as he is not convinced by Sancho's abilities. He stated that while Liverpool's new manager, Arne Slot, has had a great start, he still believes that Arsenal and Manchester City are ahead of them at the moment.
Souness also mentioned that Slot's true test would come when Liverpool starts losing games, and he will have to adapt his style accordingly. He noted that their current play is not as "Rock and Roll" as it was under Jurgen Klopp and that the fans want to see their team on the attack. In the match against Chelsea, Slot substituted Alexander-Arnold with defender Joe Gomez, which Souness believes shows that he prioritizes defensive stability over an aggressive attacking style.
While Souness may have doubts about Sancho, his current manager, Enzo Maresca, has nothing but praise for him. Maresca described Sancho as a "special player" and believes that he will contribute to the team's success if he continues to work hard and stay ambitious. However, Sancho was an unused substitute in their recent Europa Conference League match against Panathinaikos, where Chelsea secured a 4-1 victory.
Next, Chelsea will face Newcastle United in the Premier League, a team that has not won a game in their last four matches under new manager Eddie Howe. Fans can expect to see Sancho in action, trying to prove Souness wrong and show why he is a valuable addition to the Chelsea squad. Despite the doubts, it is clear that Sancho has the support of his current manager and teammates, and he is determined to succeed at Chelsea.
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