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Manchester United have been blamed for Jadon Sancho's below-par form this season after the Borussia Dortmund star had "subsconciously prepared" to move to Old Trafford last summer. Sancho was set to be the most in-demand player last summer transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic.
Reports had emerged earlier in the season that Sancho was keen on a return to the Premier League having shot to stardom in the Bundesliga.
In total last season, Sancho scored an impressive 20 goals as well as providing 20 assists in all competitions.
Clubs all over Europe were expected to be making an approach to Dortmund for the winger, but the COVID-19 crisis saw several clubs re-evaluate their finances.
That appeared to open the door for United to take a free run at signing Sancho with reports suggesting personal terms were already agreed.
"I think he had at least thought so much about it that he lost his ease. I have found him trying very hard for weeks."
Sancho did show signs of finding his best form again at the weekend in the 2-0 win over Wolfsburg as he scored and provided an assist.
And Watzke has full faith in Sancho going on a run of games to get back to his best.
"The biggest difference is that he used to not think about his next ball action," Watzke said.
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Jadon Sancho looked back to his best at the weekend (Image: GETTY)