MANCHESTER UNITED star Jadon Sancho has uploaded a heart-warming message on social media after his return to action.
The winger made his first appearance for Erik ten Hag’s side since late October, coming off the bench in the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest.
PAJadon Sancho had a big smile on his face as he made his first appearance back after a tough time away from football[/caption]
Sancho took a break from football to focus on his mental well-being and after getting a huge ovation from the Old Trafford crowd, Sancho thanked fans for their kindness.
He wrote on Instagram: “Wow! Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone for the support I have received over the past few weeks, especially to the fans.
“My focus is to give my all to my team and the club.
“I’m so happy to be back out on the pitch, see you soon.”
Sancho was a regular in the Man Utd line-up at the beginning of the campaign but managed just three goals and one assist, coming off the back of a tough first season at the club.
The 22-year-old was snubbed a place in England’s World Cup squad and consequently took a break from social media.
With his confidence low, Sancho was sent to the Netherlands to work on his physical and mental health alone.
He then returned to Man Utd in late December as domestic football resumed and Ten Hag did not rush him back.
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The former Borussia Dortmund star was instead given an individual training programme, practising away from the rest of the squad before eventually joining his team-mates again.
Sancho and Ten Hag looked thrilled as he came on for Antony to play for 27 minutes versus Forest.
United were 3-0 up on aggregate and after his introduction they sealed their trip to Wembley to face Newcastle in the final with goals from Anthony Martial and Fred.
Sancho, who has been seeing a sports psychologist, could be set to make his first Premier League appearance in just over three months as Man Utd face Crystal Palace this afternoon.