Ten Hag provides update on two Man United player’s return, including Sancho

Erik Ten Hag is relieved to have both Jadon Sancho and Axel Tuanzebe back in first-team training but the Dutchman has acknowledged that neither player is quite ready to feature in competitive games.

Sancho has not been seen in action since October last year with Tuanzebe ruled out through injury for over six months.

Following both players’ return to training recently, the manager has provided an update on when fans can expect to see them involved in United’s matchday squads.

“Yes but, for them, comes the same [message],” the Dutchman told the club’s official website.

“They are not available yet for games but they are progressing. Definitely, Axel, it was a long time that he was not available for matches or for training. Individual rehab was really hard for him. Then, you can understand, it takes time; back in training as well, and also in team training, then you have to build up. So that will take weeks.”