Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United appears uncertain after a public falling-out with manager Erik ten Hag.
It is the latest instalment in what has been a frustrating spell at Old Trafford for the England international.
Here, the PA news agency looks at where it has gone wrong.
What has happened?
Erik ten Hag left Sancho out of his squad for the game at Arsenal
Ten Hag did not include Sancho in his squad for Sunday’s game at Arsenal, saying the player had not reached the required “level” in training. This was quickly disputed by Sancho in a strong statement on social media. The 23-year-old claimed he had been made a “scapegoat” for a long time and that claims about his conduct in training were “completely untrue”. Coming after two difficult years at the club, it raised questions over his future.
What were the previous issues?
Jadon Sancho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Sancho’s United career does not seem to have ignited. Considered one of England’s brightest young prospects, he arrived amid much fanfare in the summer of 2021, but illness initially restricted his involvement. Then there was the turbulence of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being replaced by Ralf Rangnick before Ten Hag’s arrival last summer. Confidence clearly suffered and Sancho was unable to find any consistent form.
What has happened under Ten Hag?
Erik ten Hag talks to Jadon Sancho
Sancho’s performances did not significantly improve after Ten Hag’s arrival last summer and he was consequently overlooked for England’s World Cup squad. Ten Hag went on to criticise his “fitness state” and revealed he spent time training away from the squad on an “individual programme”. Since then opportunities have been restricted by the form of Marcus Rashford and further competition from Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.
Is wasn’t meant to be this way was it?
Sancho came through Manchester City
Absolutely not. Sancho was highly rated in Manchester City’s academy and the club were disappointed to lose him when he opted to join Borussia Dortmund in 2017. Some questioned whether that move was wise and suggested he should have stayed to work under Pep Guardiola, as Phil Foden did, but it seemed to pay off. Sancho had four highly fruitful years in Germany and became an established international. He seemed ready for the move in 2021, but it has simply not gone to plan.
What happens next?
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho
After going public with his grievances in the way he did, it seems unlikely he will be back in the United side any time soon. He would need to settle his differences with the manager and then convince him he is playing well enough to be selected. That could take time. There have been suggestions a Saudi Arabian club could offer an immediate way out, but there has been no firm interest reported. It could be a quiet few months ahead.
Ditcdlpr
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SANCHO 25
Bipacelyz
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Good Nails
Juyacilotz
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Stupid by sancho.. Prove yr worth on the pitch..
Tosiktuz
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Nothing special from Sancho.
pukcikmopy
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i don't understand some of this English players they claim to be wingers but limited to one position look at mbappe and dembele they are wingers who play on both sides
emondorock
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if sancho not training hard enougth then mangers call. Sancho a lazy player on the pitch
Lutailnrz
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Sancho is a Bad market player(12 goals in 82 appearances since 2021) for a £73m player 🤣🤣🤣 and you are still siding the lazy youth player
Tekekloprz
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I stand to be corrected. No manager would over look a player that is performing very well. Sancho should grow up and stop sulking.
is fernandez playing well or Antony is martial playing well😂😂😂😂
fuwackortu
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Man Utd problems that need quick solutions: 1. Glazers OUT 2. A manager who can work with players for better performance 3. Bring in talented players not only from Ajax 4. Listen to advices from Man Utd legends when applicable. 5. Old Trafford renovation 6. New owners
Beminru
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I would bet he will be gone in January. Ten hag doesn’t play around. He isn’t producing much when on the pitch. He just needs to move on and hopefully play somewhere
Echee27
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One soul down, Man United the killer of career 🤣🤣
Cewcdkltuy
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worst Manager ever. he only get a pass cuz hassle White
Wunaeors
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Sancho is a good player just stay at Manchester United
Nandlmnuyz
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Bad return (12 goals in 82 appearances since 2021) for a £73m player 🤣🤣🤣 and you are still aiding the lazy youth player
Very poor
Nandlmnuyz
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Bad return (12 goals in 82 appearances since 2021) for a £73m player 🤣🤣🤣 and you are still aiding the lazy youth player
Very poor
DevilishRed
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he wasn't playing to his full from the time he came from Dortmund and he expects to play all and full 90.
Lutailnrz
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Bad return (12 goals in 82 appearances since 2021) for a £73m player 🤣🤣🤣 and you are still aiding the lazy youth player
pomackmopt
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ETH is like mourinho , he want to be respected all the times at least these players ain't kids anymore you've gat to learn to follow them up too sometimes it's not a big deal
Vaaaben
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Sancho doubt will ever play for United. Done n dusted. A player unhappy with his situation need to go other pastures. A loan deal back to Dortmund would have benefitted both ,the club & player. As Rio rightfully said either move out or be ready to bench till Jan'23.
EmmyOkBZ
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I stand to be corrected. No manager would over look a player that is performing very well. Sancho should grow up and stop sulking.
You are very correct 💯
KALLON51990
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Once player fall-out with their manager, the best thing is to find another club and leave. players such as Ibrahimovic never survived with Guardiola on Barca, Felix with someone at Atletico Madrid, Cancelo and Guardiola never worked out at Man city. many more that I just can't name all. Jadon Sancho need to start getting prepare for his departure because he is still young to play for any great club. just my advice.
saydol001
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I dont think sancho can bench rashford at the left side of the attack now that hojlund is occupying the central position. Even Garnacho is ahead of him now at the left side. Teachers can be vocalists at time but student need to proved them wrong in the classroom. so let sancho prove him wrong on football field whenever the teacher select him to play.( If he has the opportunity to play again)
rehaekorty
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sancho is similar to lindgard. they got lot of personal issues which affect their performance. better get rid of him coz he brings negative vibes to man utd. I believe in ETH
rehaekorty
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I believe in eth. he doesn't like lazy players. better get rid of sancho now .
Piybdemny
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you hate Sancho instead of Maguire what nonsense is e t h
Vezonic22
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Sancho better start planning his exit with Piers Morgan.....
Piybdemny
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ten hag was very wrong on Sancho, he like Antony as if he belonged to his family but less experience.brought in mount for which position instead of number 8
Anshuman_Sethi
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exactly. he never seemed that influential in games. it was because of haaland that made him look good too in bvb! but epl requires real players who are as competitive as they are skillful. sancho is like that serbian guy luka jovic madrid bought after cr7 left. i saw his games with his previous team, there was nothing special, not very tall, not very fast, not very physical, not very agile, not very skillful, just hand a few good seasons with average numbers... its just the hype that ruins these players. some raise their standards to live up to it, majority dont/couldnt.
Stdismas
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Chelsea must prepare to sign sancho in January transfer...
Fuck No! We don’t need that FLOP anywhere near Chelsea. Nicolas Pepe has Better stats than Sancho but English pundits) Rio Big 👄 , Carra & Neville. Will leave Sancho & talk about other players . Guy stop linking Sancho to CFC . He has lot football sense , & a shadow of his old self . we need to get a versatile striker to help Nico Jackson & and fucking Sancho. Sancho would have been crucified by English media , if he wasn’t an English player for his poor showing in the last 2 seasons. Average player ! We dont need him
dizbdikmpz
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another flop hyped by British media
Soubeprstu
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ten hag actions have confirmed all what Cr7 said about him was true.He is Always having issues with players and treating them poorly
ImoleayoFakayode
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I stand to be corrected. No manager would over look a player that is performing very well. Sancho should grow up and stop sulking.
SMHellas
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Going, going, gone
jodcdklnos
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Chelsea must prepare to sign sancho in January transfer...
BhutanSonamD
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come to city