Jadon Sancho delivers clear message against PSG as Manchester United sent brutal transfer truth
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJadon Sancho left pundits purring with his first-half display against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie on Wednesday.
Playing at this stage of the tournament for the first time in his career, Sancho was one of the standout performers as Borussia Dortmund took a 1-0 lead into the break at Signal Iduna Park.
Operating from his preferred right side, Sancho was involved in an impressive and slick showing from Edin Terzic's side. Although it was German striker Niclas Fullkrug who scored the only goal of the opening half, Sancho caught the eye for his impact. ALSO READ: £30m offer accepted, Erik ten Hag axed - Jadon Sancho Manchester United future verdict given ALSO READ: United targeting two summer signings to solve 10-year problem Up against Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz, and Bradley Barcola on the PSG left, as well as centre-back Lucas Hernandez before he was taken off injured, Sancho consistently asked questions of his opponents.
Twisting and turning, going inside and out, he left the commentators drooling over his quality. “I just think I am looking at his body language, and he’s looking a different player entirely," Ally McCoist said before even 20 minutes had been played. "He’s wanting the ball and demanding the ball, and I think [Julian] Ryerson will give it him all day.” When asked if it was the sort of attitude that he had shown before Manchester United paid over £70 million to sign him, McCoist could only say yes.
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