Jadon Sancho Discusses Chelsea’s Win, Team Strategy, and Personal Improvement

Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho spoke to BBC Match of the Day following the team’s Sunday victory against Tottenham. He reflected on the match’s progression, stating, “Going 2-0 down in the first half was not ideal but I knew we’d come back into the game when we got that first goal.” Sancho further elaborated on the team’s mindset at the break, adding, “Going in at halftime, the gaffer was telling us we were in the game. I have so much belief in the players so I knew we’d come out firing.” He also detailed their tactical approach against the opponents, noting, “They’re very aggressive and we knew we’d catch them if we broke the lines and beat the press. The gaffer told us to stay wide and create the one-on-ones.” Regarding his individual development, Sancho shared, “I’ve been working on my shooting a bit more. The staff and the players have been telling me otherwise.” Commenting on Cucurella’s boots, Sancho remarked, “They’re going in the bin after this game. After the mistakes, I thought he played fantastic. We believe in Cucu.” He concluded by discussing the necessity of squad rotation amidst a busy schedule, saying, “We’ve got back-to-back games every week, we need this rotation in the squad. There’s one team and then another team. It gets rotated and it works. We’ve got so many talented players and we push each other. I’m thankful I’m here.”