Jadon Sancho is not training with Man Utd’s main team due to a recent disagreement with Erik ten Hag. The coach has supported his decision to enforce strict rules.
Erik ten Hag defended his strict measures at Manchester United, stating that there was a lack of good culture at the club before he took over last year.
Jadon Sancho and Antony are currently facing some issues. Sancho has been asked to train separately from the team after speaking out against Ten Hag, while Antony has postponed his return to training due to assault allegations.
Ten Hag wants Sancho to say sorry to him and the club, or else he won’t play for United with the manager.
Sancho has refused to meet Ten Hag’s demands for an apology. He believes he was right to respond to the criticism, which he saw as questioning his professionalism.
In his press conference before United play Brighton on Saturday, Ten Hag emphasized the importance of handling the various personalities in the team and stated that no one has been unfairly penalized for making just one mistake.
“It’s about team construction, the group dynamic,” he said. “But it’s about the team, the team is above everything else.
“In that team, anyone plays their role and anyone is different. There are different characters and you have to manage those characters. But the team is always above everything else.
“The club asked me, because there was no good culture before I entered last season, to set some standards. So it’s my job to control the standards.
“Of course, it’s never been someone making one mistake, it’s a whole process before you come to a certain outcome about strict lines. Staff, players, or whoever, if there is a structure to cross lines, you have to be strong, absolutely.”
Ten Hag is fine with players talking to him privately about his decisions, but they can’t criticize him or the club in public.
Sancho’s supporters think he has been treated unfairly. They believe that the club has applied the rules inconsistently, showing favoritism towards certain players.
United also argues that Ten Hag’s strict disciplinary approach applies to all players, including Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Alejandro Garnacho, whenever they violate rules or standards.
United is facing a problem on the right wing due to Sancho’s and Antony’s absences. They have limited options now. Alejandro Garnacho, Facundo Pellistri, and Marcus Rashford are the main players available. Additionally, Bruno Fernandes can also play on the left side.
“The squad is strong, in good spirit, good mood and we go into the game,” Ten Hag said. “They are very good. You have sometimes setbacks in seasons, players are injured or for other reasons not available. So you construct a squad. Those who are available, are motivated.”
Asked when he expects to see Antony back at United, Ten Hag said: “No idea. Of course, he’s disappointed but he is ok.”
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