Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw with Leeds United at Old Trafford wasn’t what the fans wanted, but there were a few positives for the Red Devils – getting back into the game and claiming a point despite being two goals down early in the second half. But above all, Jadon Sancho’s return from the wilderness has been completed with a goal – in what was his first Premier League match since October.Manager Erik Ten Hag deserves a lot of credit for figuring out what were Sancho’s needs and problems after missing out on a place in England’s World Cup squad. After training on his own in the Netherlands and getting a gradual re-introduction into the Manchester United squad, the former Borussia Dortmund winger has found his mojo again.”I’m really happy he’s in the right direction.” 🗣️Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was pleased to see Jadon Sancho back on the scoresheet and hopes he will continue his improvement ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/59PaPGNO7k— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) February 9, 2023 Marcus Rashford halved the deficit, and then Sancho came on and scored the equaliser. Cutting inside, the 22-year-old’s shot evaded a group of Leeds defenders to somehow find its way into the back of the net. United would go on to push for a winner but ultimately had to settle for a share of the spoils.Dutch tactician backed Sancho to show more of the stuff that made him one of the best young players in the world. He can’t afford to stop now.”He’s all the way back. I’m proud he did it. I’m backing him, the coaches are backing him, the team is backing but he has to do it by himself. It’s in his own hands. If he wants, he can do it. I’m really enjoying seeing him playing the way he did with so much confidence and belief. We know he’s a magnificent player. I think consistently he can have a big impact, but he has to work hard. It will motivate him to get more. I really enjoyed it, especially for him – it will strengthen him.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7006626##After the game, an appreciative Sancho took the time to thank the United fans who have stood by him over the last few months when he was going through a demanding spell. MUTV reported that the forward was the last player to leave the pitch as he applauded the supporters who had stayed behind after the game.These two teams will meet again on Sunday, also in the Premier League.
