Soccer-No return date set for Sancho but Ten Hag urges patience

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Friendly - Real Betis v Manchester United - Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville, Spain - December 10, 2022 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo/

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has not set a date for Jadon Sancho's return to first team action but said he will not compromise the winger's physical and mental recovery by rushing him back, despite the team's issues in attack.

Sancho, 22, has struggled for form since joining United from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021. He has not played since Oct. 22 and his absence, along with Cristiano Ronaldo's exit, has depleted United's options up front.