Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag claims Jadon Sancho exile is to protect the ‘culture’ of the club as Dutchman gives cryptic response on winger’s future

The decision to exile Jadon Sancho from the Manchester United squad has been a topic of much discussion among football fans and pundits alike. In a recent statement, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag shed some light on the rationale behind this move, explaining that it was done in order to protect the “culture” of the club.

According to ten Hag, Sancho has not been meeting the demands required to play for United, and his performances have fallen short of both the manager’s and the club’s expectations. The Dutchman emphasized the importance of every player matching certain standards and stated that the decision to exile Sancho was made with this in mind.

While it remains unclear whether Sancho will have a future at Manchester United, ten Hag did mention that the winger knows what he needs to do if he wishes to make a return. However, the possibility of Sancho reentering the squad seems unlikely, especially considering the manager’s previous comments about the player needing to apologize.

Since his last appearance for United in their victory over Nottingham Forest on August 26, Sancho has been absent from the team. He was notably left out of the squad for their subsequent match against Arsenal, and after United’s defeat in that game, Sancho expressed his frustration on social media, claiming that he had been made a “scapegoat” by ten Hag.

Throughout this period of exile, Sancho has missed several training sessions. However, it is worth noting that the winger has not faced any financial penalties for his absences, as he has always had a valid reason for his non-attendance.

With Sancho’s limited playing time this season, having only played 76 minutes across three games, it appears that his time at Old Trafford is coming to an end. Speculation has been rife about his future, with numerous clubs reportedly vying for his signature in the upcoming transfer window, either on loan or on a permanent basis.

As Manchester United continues to navigate a challenging season, the question of Jadon Sancho’s future remains unanswered. Only time will tell if he will have the opportunity to redeem himself and regain a place in the squad, or if he will seek a new chapter in his footballing career elsewhere.