Jadon Sancho Chelsea absence explained as Enzo Maresca makes shock Newcastle decision
Jadon Sancho Chelsea absence explained as Enzo Maresca makes shock Newcastle decision
Jadon Sancho has been ruled out of Chelsea’s clash against Newcastle United due to illness, football.london understands. The 24-year-old winger, who joined the Blues on loan from Manchester United late into the summer transfer window, has enjoyed a great start to life at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Eddie Howe’s side in the Carabao Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca was quizzed on Sancho’s recent absence, having missed the last two games. The Italian said: “Jadon is doing well since he arrived with us
For sure, he cannot maintain the same level all season because the amount of games is huge. So the last two games he didn’t play, not for any different reason, but just for a tactical and technical decision – no more than that.
“Chelsea is iconic. My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them. It’s a great feeling.”
