Pundit reveals what Enzo Maresca did to get Sancho back at his best

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Danny Murphy has shed light on how Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revitalised Jadon Sancho’s career at Chelsea, helping the winger recapture the dazzling form he displayed during his Borussia Dortmund days.

“Sancho is again looking like the winger who ripped it up for Borussia Dortmund, and it already feels like a no-brainer to turn his loan move into a permanent agreement,” Murphy wrote, emphasising the transformation in Sancho’s game since his move to Stamford Bridge.

Murphy contrasted Sancho’s struggles under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United with his revival at Chelsea, crediting Maresca’s tactical approach.

“I’m afraid that Ten Hag failed Sancho in that respect, but Maresca’s style suits the winger—he wants him to be brave and to try and beat people; flicking the ball over the feet of defenders and going past them like he did as a teenager in Germany,” he explained.

Murphy commended the resilience shown by the young winger, who has battled through adversity to become one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season. “I love seeing young players overcome adversity, and Sancho has been a joy to watch this season,” he said.

Another factor contributing to Sancho’s resurgence is the reduced pressure on him at Chelsea, thanks to the presence of other high-profile signings. “Chelsea have paid huge fees for Enzo Fernandez (£106million), Moises Caicedo (£115m), and Mykhailo Mudryk (£88m), so not all eyes are on Sancho,” Murphy noted.