Jadon Sancho makes solid start to his Chelsea career: Stats
What's the story
Jadon Sancho impressed for Chelsea after being handed his first start by Enzo Maresca versus West Ham United in matchweek 5 of the Premier League 2024-25 season. Sancho, who moved to Chelsea from Manchester United in the summer, made a substitute appearance in matchweek 4 in what was his debut for the club last week. He has done an able job in both games.
Vs West Ham
Sancho makes an assist for Jackson
Chelsea blanked sorry West Ham United 3-0 as Nicolas Jackson was assisted by Sancho for the opener in the 4th minute. West Ham switched off during a set piece and Jackson scored after playing a one-two with Sancho. Sancho was subbed off by Maresca in the 57th minute, being replaced by fellow new arrival Pedro Neto.
Performance
Sancho was superb in his debut appearance for the Blues
Before the match versus West Ham, Sancho played 45 minutes in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth. As per Squawka, Sancho made 17 passes in final third and won possession 4 times. He also won 3 touches in opposition box and clocked 2 successful take-ons in addition to winning 2 duels. He created two chances and made one assist.
Information
Assists in successive PL matches for the first time
Sancho has assisted in back-to-back Premier League games for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Sancho has provided more assists in his two games for Chelsea (2) than in his previous 12 Premier League appearances for Manchester United combined.
Numbers
Breaking down Sancho's stats in two Chelsea appearances
As per Player comparison Matrix (data by Opta), Sancho has played 102 minutes for Chelsea across two matches. He has created three chances. Out of 48 passes attempted, he has completed 42 with an accuracy of 87.5%. He has completed three take-ons and owns seven touches in the opposition box. Sancho has provided two through balls and completed three lay-offs.