Jadon Sancho told by Enzo Maresca what he must do to be a regular starter after helping Chelsea beat Heidenheim
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has insisted Jadon Sancho will “help us a lot” this season but has told the striker he must stay fit.
The winger on loan scored both goals in his team's field 2-0 victory On Thursday they will visit Heidenheim in the Europa Conference League.
sancho He started the match and played the full 90 minutes as he stepped up his return to action.
The 24-year-old had not been named a starter since the defeat against Liverpool on October 20.
Meanwhile, his five-minute cameo against Leicester on Saturday was his first appearance in six games.
Maresca has now explained what Sancho must do to be a regular starter in the Blues.
The Italian commented: “I've said it since we started, Jadon is very important to us.
“He has to be fit, mentally and physically, and it will help us a lot.
“Unfortunately we didn't use it in the last few games.
“But tonight he's showing how important he is.
“We need that quality in the final third against a low block. It's going to help us a lot.”
Sancho gave assists to both Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk as Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the European third division competition.
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The Blues have won each of their first four games to secure at least a place in the play-offs with two rounds remaining.
As for Sancho, he now has five assists in just seven appearances for Chelsea since arriving on loan for manchester united the deadline day.
He will hope to keep his place in the team for the visit of Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
And his performance against Heidenheim caught the attention of the former Tottenham center forward Peter bends downwho believes he is demonstrating his quality in every game he plays.
The former England striker said TNT Sports: “He was involved in many things. He has very quick feet and creativity.
“When he's confident, he's as good as anyone and always seems to pick the right pass.
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“He's picking up speed, but when he's fit and playing well, this is what he can do.”
As for Chelsea icon Joe Cole, he added: “Sancho was fantastic again.”
