Manchester United supporters show their LOVE for Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho received a warm welcome back to Old Trafford as the star winger made his long-awaited return for Manchester United in the club’s Carabao Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest.

United have reached their first final under new manager Erik ten Hag since the Dutchman took charge of the then-struggling Red Devils in the summer by beating Forest 2-0 that night (5-0 in the global) to prepare a Wembley. confrontation with Newcastle.

But the second leg also celebrated Sancho’s return from his sacking with the 22-year-old coming off the bench to mark his first appearance in more than two months.

United fans inside the stadium gave the player a standing ovation as he returned to the hallowed turf, but his appearance also caused fans online to show their love.

Jadon Sancho marked his return for Manchester United in the club’s Carabao Cup win on Wednesday

Sancho returned to Old Trafford on Wednesday after a lengthy break from club duties.

Sancho (left) received hugs from fellow opposition players and staff, including full-time Forest boss Steve Cooper.

Sancho was recalled by Ten Hag in the 63rd minute as he replaced right winger Antony and took up his favored position on the right of United’s three forwards.

The 22-year-old spent a relatively quiet time on the pitch and seemed to fit his position perfectly, connecting with his teammates as the hosts cruised to victory over a mediocre Nottingham side in the knockout clash.

Fans, players, opposition staff and social media have echoed with empathy over Sancho’s return following the player’s relatively inexplicable spell on leave from the club which saw him head to the Netherlands for individual training.

His return to a United side that was flying high in confidence has been magnificently well managed, with Sancho given all the rest and support deemed necessary.

Immediate feedback following Sancho’s return showed the emotional support of United’s dedicated online fans.

One fan noted how Sancho would smile like a child before being replaced at Old Trafford and “get back to doing what he loves”.

Noted YouTuber and celebrated United supporter Mark Goldbridge kept things simple when he tweeted: ‘Sancho Returns!’

The Twitter love-kindness continued as more supporters hailed Sancho’s return, saying they were “absolutely thrilled for him.”

While another quipped that the former England international’s appearance was “by far the best part of the game so far”.

Sancho (left) couldn’t hide his smile before returning to the United first team to a standing ovation at Old Trafford.

Sancho’s promotion to United’s matchday squad comes at a crucial time for the club as they battle on four fronts in the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao Cup.

If he can reach the heights that his arrival of big money previously brought, then Sancho will be like a new signing for the club.