MANCHESTER UNITED fans have urged Erik ten Hag to start Jadon Sancho against Tottenham on Saturday.
The Red Devils were desperately unimpressive in their Premier League opener on Monday night as they laboured to a 1-0 win over Wolves at Old Trafford.
Jadon Sancho impressed off the bench for Manchester United against Wolves
Man Utd fans want Erik ten Hag to start Sancho against Tottenham
And it is widely accepted they will need to improve ahead of their trip to North London this weekend.
Former Manchester United midfielder Gary Neville criticized the three of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Mason Mount, saying that Ten Hag needs to handle it as a significant problem.
But Sancho’s inclusion in the starting lineup is one personnel change that a sizable contingent of supporters are advocating.
The former Borussia Dortmund man, 23, replaced Alejandro Garnacho in the 68th minute.
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Garnacho has a lackluster performance
And fans were excited by Sancho’s cameo as they told Ten Hag to move away from the Antony-Marcus Rashford-Garnacho front three that started against Wolves.
One said: “Must start against Spurs! Rashford – Sancho – Antony for me. Could even make an argument for Mount/Pellestri off the right instead.”
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Another added: “Strong, intelligent, thoughtful. He needs more 90 mins like that and not just cameos.”
A third replied: “Came in and added more energy and did hold the ball better today than Garnacho.”
And a fourth responded: “Brilliant. Earned himself a start next week. But needs to play with that hunger and desire every game. Get that right and the quality will eventually shine through.”
Since moving from Dortmund to Old Trafford two years ago, Sancho has had difficulty.
In 80 games for Man Utd, he has only provided 12 goals and 6 assists.
And England manager Gareth Southgate has dropped him as a result of his inconsistent play.
On the eve of the Premier League season, he excelled against Athletic Bilbao in a preseason friendly.
Now, as Man Utd gears up for a challenging test against Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs on Saturday night, he will be hopeful Ten Hag gives him a start.