Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has strongly criticized Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho, accusing him of failing to meet expectations since joining the club.

After struggling to justify his hefty price tag at Manchester United, Sancho was handed a chance at redemption when Chelsea paid a loan fee to secure his services at the start of the 2024/25 season.

The 24-year-old showed early signs of brilliance in his first few games, exciting Chelsea fans by setting up Christopher Nkunku for a late winner against Bournemouth and providing another assist in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over West Ham.

In his first three Premier League games, he registered three assists, raising hopes that he was rediscovering his best form.

However, Sancho has since suffered a dramatic dip, managing just one assist in his last 16 Premier League appearances and scoring only twice.

His slump has frustrated Obi, who accused the winger of misleading Chelsea fans into believing they had signed a top talent.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the former Nigerian international didn’t hold back.

“Jadon Sancho came in and deceived us [Chelsea] with a couple of good games, and we thought, ‘F****** hell, we are getting the Sancho from Dortmund!’ But he’s disappeared again. I don’t know what happened to him, but he has completely fallen off the grid,” Obi said.

Sancho’s last goal contribution came in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, where he assisted Cole Palmer for the opener in January 2025. However, Jean-Philippe Mateta equalized late on to rescue a point for Palace.