Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised new loan signing Jadon Sancho, stating that the England international has delivered exactly what he anticipated during his early days at the club.

Sancho made a surprise switch from Manchester United to Chelsea on a loan deal just before the summer transfer window closed. While he is yet to make his debut for the Blues, he has already caught the eye of his new boss in training sessions held over the international break.

Discussing Sancho’s progress, Maresca was full of praise for the winger’s talent and potential impact. “He has been exactly what I expected,” Maresca shared with the club’s media team. “He’s a very good player, a one-v-one player with quality in the last third. I’m sure he’s going to help us.”

The 24-year-old has had a challenging time at Manchester United, and the move to Stamford Bridge offers him a fresh start to rediscover the form that made him one of the most exciting prospects in Europe during his time at Borussia Dortmund.

Sancho will be eager to make his Chelsea debut on Saturday against Bournemouth. However, with Chelsea’s squad brimming with attacking talent, breaking into the starting eleven won’t be straightforward. Nevertheless, his early displays in training suggest he is ready to make his mark under Maresca’s guidance.

With the Chelsea boss clearly confident in his new signing, fans will be hopeful that Sancho can add a new dynamic to the Blues’ attack and help the Blues in the club’s quest for success this season.