Jadon Sancho only added to his Manchester United mystery vs Brentford

It was certain something had to change for Manchester United in their midweek clash against Brentford; the only surprise was that there was only one.

Newcastle was the nadir for Wout Weghorst in a United shirt, and despite his best efforts, it is clear that he lacks the fundamental quality required to perform on a regular basis for a club of such magnitude.

Erik ten Hag had few other options to turn to, and so looked to Jadon Sancho to liven up his attack as part of a dynamic front three that focused on mobility and movement.

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Asked why he selected Sancho against Brentford, Ten Hag explained: "Creativity. Jadon has made good progress since he came back. You know he can play the final pass, he can make action one-on-one, he can move in behind and score a goal, so that's the reason why."

Sancho was certainly much improved from his previous performance against Newcastle, but that isn't saying much considering how low the bar was set at St. James' Park.

A problem for Sancho is that he still doesn't fit into this United attacking line, and despite some glimpses of stardust, he is still often an awkward fit in the line-up.

It felt like the ideal game for the 23-year-old to prosper in, given that he is better suited to play against a low block that invites him to break down a stubborn defensive line, but even then he still underwhelmed.

There were the typical moments of excitement, notably when he nutmegged a Brentford player on the halfway line in the first half, but his response was to then play a pass sideways to the other flank, rather than driving forward himself.

Sancho again appeared to lack any purpose to his game, and although it is clear