Erik ten Hag has told Jadon Sancho to keep smiling after the Manchester United forward made his return to football for the first time in three months.
Sancho came on as a second-half substitute during the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Wednesday, his first appearance since Oct. 22.
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The 22-year-old has been given time away from the club to resolve “mental and physical” issues and Ten Hag is happy to see the £73 million winger back on the pitch.
“Most important players enjoy football, which gives energy, that gives them the motivation to act and to perform,” Ten Hag told a news conference.
“I think it was great, the reception from the fans to him, and also that will give him even more a push to continue in the way he’s now acting.
“He’s just started again, he’s back at Carrington for two weeks, we see that smile and hopefully he can keep that and contribute to the team.”
