'He's over-punctual!' - Jadon Sancho has returned to Borussia Dortmund 'more mature' as Sebastian Kehl takes subtle swipe at Man Utd over £73m winger's timekeeping

Sancho started his Dortmund return with an assist against Darmstadt, and Kehl has heralded the winger's professionalism. He also made a subtle dig at Manchester United and their current manager Erik ten Hag, insisting that Sancho is "over-punctual", in what appears to be a reference to the Dutchman's claims about the winger's "issues" at Old Trafford.

Kehl said in an interview with Sky Germany: "I experience Jadon as changed, I experience him as more mature in his personality. He knows that he is challenged and that he is coming to Borussia Dortmund in a different role.

"He's always on time - even over-punctual. He seems incredibly motivated and committed and to see such a player on the pitch is fantastic. I think we'll have fewer problems than in the past."

Sancho enjoyed a stunning original spell at Dortmund, making 137 appearances and scoring 50 goals, while providing 64 assists. However, his time at United turned into a nightmare after he was exiled by Ten Hag, and he has claimed that he simply wants to "be happy again" after returning to Germany. Sancho was also accused of regularly being late to training at Old Trafford, but Kehl is seeing a different version of the England international since his return to BVB.

Dortmund are next in action next Saturday against Koln. Sancho is likely to be involved as he continues to build up his fitness.