Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will be patient with Jadon Sancho
Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hag admits there remains no timescale on when Jadon Sancho will return to action.
has not played for
Manchester Unitedsince the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on October 22. He was also left out of Manchester United's squad for their training camp in Spain during the World Cup.
revealed in December that Sancho had been absent due to "circumstances with fitness and mood”.
The English forward spent time working on an individual training program in the Netherlands and recently has been back at United training canter.
Ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Everton, Ten Hag said he will not rush Jadon Sancho back.
"I would like to have Jadon back as soon as possible,"
Ten Hag told reporters.
”I will do everything that's in my power, but some processes you can't force and this is one of them.
"So, I have also to show patience, although I don't have the patience because we have a lack of opportunities in the frontline, players who are available and capable to contribute in the Premier League – not only the Premier League but the highest standard of top football.
"Jadon is one – when he is fit. He will contribute and then we have an extra option and so we will have more chance of winning a lot of games.
"We have some hurdles to take, but I think he's [going] in a good direction. In this moment he is not fit enough, no. I said physical, but physical is also the connection with mental.
"He is now making good progress on the physical part and that will help him. I hope he can return quickly, but I can't say how long it will be.”
Sancho scored three times in his first eight appearances this season. Ten Hag was asked why someone of his caliber can not play anymore despite not being injured.
"Many top athletes, in football and also in other sports, sometimes it's good to go away from the place where you are at daily to get a new vibe and a new experience,"
he added.
"People have a different approach and this can give you the right push to get back on track. Football players aren't robots. No one is the same.
"I think for everyone, you need an individual approach. We thought that, in cooperation with Jadon, it was the best choice."
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