Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca encouraged Jadon Sancho to “shoot much more” if they discuss the wingers’ fights this season.
Manchester United’s borrower only scored twice in 28 games for Chelsea this season, which led to speculation that the Blues Sancho could send back to Old Trafford this summer. Recently it turned out that Chelsea would only have to pay a penalty of 5 million GBP in order not to trigger the 25 million pounds in the Forward Treaty.
Maresca refused to reveal what the West London -outfit planned for Sancho, but admitted that “he could undoubtedly do it better”. When Chelsea’s manager pushed on what the English international was able to improve, he concentrated on the wing player’s attack.
“We arrive there in terms of our wing players [in promising positions] Many, many times, “said Maresca on Thursday ahead of Chelseas London Derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
“Then it is up to you, if you want to cross, go against one … if you want to shoot. Jadon could probably shoot a lot more. That is something we have invited. Hopefully he will shoot more from now on. For us it is important to arrive with Jadon with Noni with Jadon [Madueke]with Pedro [Neto]With Tyrique [George]. And from there to create opportunities. “
Sancho made 18 shots in 23 Premier League appearances this season – less than Joao Felix, who left the club to have borrowed AC Milan during the winter transmission window. Nine Chelsea players made more shots than Sancho (1.1 per 90) in this semester, including the Trios of Noni Madueke (4.0), Pedro Neto (2.2) and Tyrique George (2.0) above.
Chelsea’s attempts to rediscover her attacking verve against Spurs not only rest on the shoulders of Sancho. Maresca can welcome Cole Palmer, Madueke and Nicolas Jackson to injuries for the Capital Derby of the Week.