Man Utd legend Ferdinand explains Sancho’s upturn in form

Rio Ferdinand believes Jadon Sancho is now thriving as he is no longer competing with Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial for a spot in Man Utd’s starting XI.

Sancho joined the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund last summer for a £73m fee.

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He struggled for form upon his arrival, but has improved under Ralf Rangnick in recent weeks.

The 21-year-old scored against Southampton on February 2 and provided two assists as Man Utd beat Leeds 4-2 on Sunday.

And club legend Ferdinand believes the absence of Greenwood, as well as Martial’s outgoing loan to Sevilla, has had a positive impact on Sancho as he can now make a place in the starting XI his.

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“For someone like Sancho, who has been searching for a bit of form and consistency, the fact that Mason Greenwood is no longer available and Martial is no longer available,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe With Five Podcast (via the Daily Mail).

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“There is not that big threat that I’m probably not going to play next week or he’s got a chance to play somebody else.

“He might have been told behind the scenes, I would argue he probably has been told, you’re going to play now, you’re going to start every game.

“Go make it your own shirt, that confidence lift and shift