Conference League
Image source, Getty ImagesEnzo Maresca says Jadon Sancho is an “important player” who is going to help Chelsea “a lot” after the England winger played a pivotal role in their latest European win.
Sancho marked his first start since 20 October with assists for both goals as the Blues maintained their flawless start in the Conference League with victory over Heidenheim in Germany.
The on-loan signing from Manchester United set up Christopher Nkunku for his fifth goal in four league phase games before teeing up Mykhailo Mudryk with four minutes left.
The result made it four wins out of four to keep Chelsea at the top of the 36-team group with two matches left.
Sancho, 24, has been missing with illness and injury recently, but boss Maresca said: “I said, since we start, Jadon is very important for us.
“He has to be fit, mentally and physically, and he is going to help us a lot. Unfortunately we did not use him in the last few games but he is showing how important he is.
“We need that quality in the last third against a low block. He is going to help us a lot.”
