Manchester United icon Gary Neville couldn't his feelings as he reacted to Jadon Sancho's assist in his debut for Borussia Dortmund.
Sancho's departure from Manchester United in January was deemed necessary, given the unfulfilled expectations after his high-profile £73 million transfer in 2021. Despite excelling in the Bundesliga, the player struggled to replicate his form in the Premier League, leading to sporadic performances and a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag.
In an effort to revitalize his career, Sancho returned to familiar territory with a loan move back to Dortmund. While initially on the bench in Dortmund's match against Darmstadt, the winger made a swift impact after coming on as a substitute. Displaying adept movement, he set up Marco Reus for an easy goal, contributing to Dortmund's 3-0 victory.
Though an assist against Darmstadt may not astound United fans, it signifies a positive start for Sancho after enduring over four months of being sidelined at Old Trafford. Some United supporters may find it typical that Sancho immediately thrived with Dortmund, adding to the frustration of not witnessing his best performances in a United jersey.
Gary Neville, sharing the sentiment of United fans, expressed his amusement on social media with two laughing emojis in response to Sancho's assist for Dortmund.
The prevailing notion is that players tend to shine everywhere except at United, where their abilities seem to diminish. Sancho's impactful debut with Dortmund adds weight to this perception, prompting Neville and the United fanbase to chuckle while hoping for improved performances from future players donning the famous red shirt.
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