Erik ten Hag Responds to Jadon Sancho's Impressive Performance Vs PSG

• Jadon Sancho's impressive Champions League display caught the eye of Erik ten Hag
• The Man United manager praised the winger while reacting to his performance vs PSG
• Sancho helped Dortmund see off the French side in the first leg of the UCL semi-final

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on Jadon Sancho's impressive Champions League performance against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sancho was the man of the moment when Borussia Dortmund hosted the French giants in the first leg of their semi-final fixture on Wednesday night, May 1.

According to Goal, the winger made history during the match as he became the first Englishman to complete 11 or more dribbles in a single Champions League game.

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He also became the first player to achieve the feat in the semi-finals of the Champions League since Lionel Messi back in 2008 against Manchester United.

Sancho's spectacular show helped Dortmund see off PSG in the tie, with Niclas Fullkrug scoring the all-important goal in the first half of the match.

Ten Hag reacts to Sancho's performance

Just hours after Sancho's performance, ten Hag has broken his silence, with the Manchester United boss showering the wingman with praise.

"So, let’s say this – yesterday he played very good and he’s a very good player," ten Hag said via Metro UK.

"Yesterday he showed why Manchester United bought him and he showed he represents a high value for Manchester United, which is good," the Dutchman added.

Ten Hag's comments on the England international come at a time when the winger's future at Old Trafford is still unclear.

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The pair fell out back in September 2023, leading to Sancho's return to Dortmund on loan until the end of the ongoing season.

Sancho speaks on returning to Man United

In related news, Sports Brief also reported on Sancho speaking about his future following his impressive performance in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The former Man City ace gave a telling answer when asked if he will stay at Dortmund next season or return to Old Trafford.