Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has reaffirmed his belief that Jadon Sancho will be an important figure for the club this season, following an impressive showing from the Manchester United loanee in Thursday’s win over Heidenheim.
Softfootball learned that Maresca addressed Sancho’s importance in comments to the club’s official website, stressing the need for the winger to remain both physically and mentally sharp going forward.
Speaking on his growing influence, Maresca said:
It’s very important he was back. I have said since we started that Jadon is very important for us. He has to be fit mentally and physically, because he is going to help us a lot.
Unfortunately we couldn’t use him for a few games, but last night he showed again how important he is for us.
He also outlined exactly what Sancho brings to the side tactically. Maresca added:
He is what we need, especially against a team that defends with a low block. We need that quality in the last third, the last pass and he can shoot, sometimes he will shoot more than he did against Heidenheim.
