Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United training, The Athletic report. The winger has not played for Manchester United since being substituted 52 minutes into the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on October 22.
Sancho had been training individually in the Netherlands in December, before returning to the UK.
Erik ten Hag has been deliberately keen not to rush the 22-year-old, insisting he would only bring the winger back when he is ready.
Now the former Dortmund star has taken the next step in his return, joining his teammates at Carrington.
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Sancho returns to training
Jadon Sancho’s return to training is the step Manchester United fans have been waiting for in the winger’s battle with fitness.
Erik ten Hag explained last month how Sancho was not at the required fitness levels, but did tell Sky Sports in late December that he was ‘making progress’.
This is good news, although it is unclear if Sancho will be considered to make his Manchester United first team return this week.
United have two away games against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Sancho could travel with the squad to re-integrate with the group, even if he is not going to play.
Next up after that is the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final away at Nottingham Forest, with the next home game the FA Cup fourth round tie against Reading.
There are currently no images of Sancho back in training, with United keeping his return under wraps until now.
Ten Hag certainly won’t rush him if he is not ready, but if the manager believes Sancho is ready to return to training, it is certainly a positive sign.
Sancho scored three goals to start the season, after impressing in pre-season, and netted the opening goal of Erik ten Hag’s first competitive win as manager, a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
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