Jadon Sancho was a big talking point with Chelsea fans on social media after he made his Blues debut in Saturday night’s match against Bournemouth.
Chelsea ended up recording a narrow 1-0 win on their trip to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
The Blues were far from their fluent best in their first match after the international break. However, Christopher Nkunku’s 86th minute goal snatched the victory. They’ve now got seven points from their opening four league games
For Jadon Sancho, he was named on the bench by Enzo Maresca down on the South Coast tonight. The 24-year-old attacker replaced Pedro Neto on the left wing at half time, though.
Sancho has quickly endeared himself to the fanbase with an eye-catching performance in the second half, which included the crucial assist for Nkunku’s goal.
Chelsea fans on Jadon Sancho debut
A selection of Chelsea supporters on social media were left super impressed by Sancho’s first outing on Saturday night.
The on-loan Manchester United winger has earned rave review online. Here are some Blues fans on X praising Sancho’s debut…
One fan said: “Sancho is definitely a perfect fit for this team.”
Another wrote: “Sancho has been alright so far.”
A third user shared: “Jadon Sancho is balling man. What a bargain.”
One supporter posted: “Sancho’s smoothness and passing is so nice man, refreshing
Another claimed: “Well if there’s one positive from tonight it’s Sancho.”
Jadon Sancho stats against Bournemouth
FotMob data has provided the individual statistics from Sancho’s first performance in Chelsea colours.
- Match Rating – 7.7
- Minutes played – 45
- Assists – 1
- Successful dribbles – 2/4
- Touches in opposition box – 3
- Touches – 37
- Accurate passes – 24/26
- Chances created – 2
It surprised many people when Chelsea signed Sancho on loan from Manchester United in the summer, but he’s just got off to the perfect start with a match-winning contribution versus Bournemouth.
Next, the Blues make the short trip across London to face West Ham in the Premier League.
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