Why Jadon Sancho Missed Chelsea’s Carabao Cup Game Against Newcastle

Jadon Sancho has been ruled out of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup match vs. Newcastle United due to illness. The 24-year-old winger, who joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United in the summer, has been making a great impact since coming to Stamford Bridge. Fans have been very excited with his performances, but his recent illness has caused some worry before the Carabao Cup round of 16 match.

The 24-year-old winger, who joined Chelsea late in the summer transfer window, has already made three assists and played in five Premier League games. His debut against Bournemouth, in which he assisted his teammate Christopher Nkunku in a last-minute goal, excited fans and revealed his ability to be a game changer. Sancho, who is known for his speed, dribbling, and ability to create scoring opportunities, has adapted well to the Chelsea team and has even impressed the coach Enzo Maresca.

In an interview with media before the Carabao Cup match, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca explained that Sancho’s absence in the previous two matches was due to a tactical decision and not due to an injury or bad play.

“Jadon is doing well since he arrived with us,” Maresca said. “The season is long, and we play a lot of games, so it’s normal for him to take breaks. His last two games on the sidelines were simply tactical decisions. With so many games, he’ll have lots of chances to play and just needs to keep working hard.”

Maresca stated that Sancho’s absence was part of a strategy to keep players fresh. He explained that the tight schedule requires rotating players to avoid fatigue and keep everyone performing well.

The Chelsea coach also discussed how they’re getting ready for the match against Newcastle, a tough team under Eddie Howe. “I’m always concerned about the other team,” Maresca remarked. “Newcastle is strong, and they’re especially challenging to face at home.”

Maresca revealed that Chelsea would have one last practice before deciding on the starting lineup, as the team has only had a few days to prepare since their last match.

Chelsea has been interested in Sancho for a long time, especially during his days at Manchester City, where he was recognized as one of the best young players in Europe. After shining in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, he joined Manchester United in 2021 but found it hard to reach his full potential there. Now, with Chelsea, Sancho seems ready for a fresh start.

His loan deal reportedly includes an option for Chelsea to buy him permanently if all goes well, giving both him and the club a chance to test things out first.