Jermain Defoe praised Jadon Sancho’s display in Chelsea’s 4-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, calling it Sancho’s best performance since returning to England in 2021. The 24-year-old had three frustrating seasons at Manchester United before joining Chelsea on a season-long loan in August. The England international’s move to Stamford Bridge will become permanent at the conclusion of the season, as United included a mandatory purchase clause in the agreement. READ MORE: Ratcliffe vowed to resolve the turmoil at Man United – but there has been no change at Old Trafford. READ MORE: Latest on Man United’s sporting director as a leading candidate to take over from Dan Ashworth surfaces. On Sunday, the former Manchester United player, who transferred from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea for £71m three and a half years ago, netted his second Premier League goal in consecutive matches, aiding Enzo Maresca’s team to come back and win 4-3 against Tottenham. After finding the net against Southampton on Wednesday, Sancho equalized for Chelsea in North London with a precise low shot past Fraser Forster. Defoe remarked that Sancho’s well-executed goal marked his strongest performance since rejoining the Premier League in 2021. Speaking on Monday Night Football, Defoe commented, “I thought he looked really sharp yesterday.” It’s like he’s been holding back; you often see him receive the ball and then pass it back, making you think, ‘Just take on the defenders!’ “… “This is definitely Jadon Sancho.” To be honest, it’s a difficult finish, but from that perspective, it’s quite an easy one. Chelsea must purchase Sancho if they place 14th or better in the Premier League, according to the Manchester Evening News.
