EPL News: Louis Saha Criticizes Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford Over Poor Form at Manchester United

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has publicly expressed his frustration with two of the club’s forwards — Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford — citing their lack of consistency and underwhelming performances.

Saha, speaking in an interview covered by Utd District, voiced his disappointment particularly with Jadon Sancho, who was sent on loan to Chelsea last season. The former French international is displeased with Sancho’s inability to deliver consistently despite his immense talent and potential to thrive at top-tier clubs.

Sancho, who joined Manchester United from German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for a staggering £73 million fee, has struggled to make a significant impact. Over his tenure with the Red Devils, the England international has netted only 12 goals and contributed six assists across 83 appearances — a return widely considered insufficient for a player of his caliber.

During the previous campaign, Sancho was loaned to Chelsea with an initial obligation clause for the London club to secure his services permanently. However, Chelsea opted to pay a £5 million penalty to avoid finalizing the transfer.

Louis Saha did not hold back his criticism, asserting that Sancho’s inconsistency has been a persistent issue. He remarked, “I’m upset with players like Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford. Only once in every three games… he [Sancho] is not consistent. It’s like he’s playing against himself.”

Additionally, there is growing speculation that Sancho, Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho could all be on their way out of Old Trafford this summer. These potential exits may mark a significant shift in Manchester United’s attacking options as the club looks to rebuild.