I Feel Blessed To Have The Opportunity To Play A UCL Final – Sancho

Borussia Dortmund’s forward, Jadon Sancho has come out to share the moment that continues to haunt him as he prepares for the Champions League final. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, losing the Euro final with England in 2021 was a very difficult moment for him because the backlash was heavy, and it has now become a memory he tries to block out completely as a footballer.

Sancho added that he feels blessed to be in the UCL final, and he is sure his family is proud of him.

His words, “It was hard. The backlash wasn’t nice. Being in London, not in a million years would I have thought we would receive that. It’s a memory I try to block but I just have to be positive.

Its football for you. People say things in the moment I am sure they don’t mean. But they have to realise that when they say those things it does impact us. After that it was the summer break and that summer was hard. Just reflecting: ‘Why did it have to be me?’

It felt as though we’d let our country down. I know we didn’t but that’s how it felt in the moment. Of course I saw the love. And we do appreciate it – speaking on behalf of Bukayo and Marcus. But it is still something in my head sometimes. I don’t think I have fully recovered yet but I’m trying my best.

If you think about it, after that, the only other penalty I took was against Brighton at Wembley (for Manchester United) and I did score. Its one of those moments when you believe in yourself. I’ve been taking penalties for a long time and I just practice and practice to get more confidence.

I’ve never really doubted myself to take a penalty so I’d definitely be ready to take a penalty if it came up. It’s going to be a great day and a great occasion for my family.”

On BvB, “I don’t think anyone would have expected this. Me being in a Champions League Final. I’m so happy. I’m blessed.

Game by game I’ve just been working on myself, trying to be a better player. Doing extras behind closed doors. Everything I do is for the team and I’m thankful to them – and the staff – for welcoming me back.

I can’t thank my mum and dad enough. Also my siblings. I know what my mum will say. She’ll be like: ‘Win or lose, I still love you son!’ My dad will probably be messaging my phone now saying: ‘Are you training??’ But regardless, my whole family will be proud of me.”