It was a case that had set the news ablaze across the Channel. At a time when Manchester United, despite an ambitious summer transfer window, was experiencing a more than mixed start to the season, sitting in eleventh place in the Premier League after four games, a climate of tension quickly set in among the residents of Old Trafford. After suffering a bitter defeat against Arsenal (3-1), Erik ten Hag focused on the case of Jadon Sancho, who was left out of the team for this clash due to a “lack of involvement in training” according to the Dutch technician.
This justification from the former Ajax coach did not please the English international, who did not hesitate to defend himself publicly.Don’t believe everything you read! I won’t accept completely false things, I behaved very well in training this week. I think there are other reasons for this affair that I won’t mention, I was a scapegoat for a long time, which is not fair! All I want is to play football with a smile and contribute to my team” he replied on social media.
Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag have finally made up!
Subsequently, the case took an unexpected turn. Removed from the professional group for disciplinary reasons and categorically refusing to reconcile with his coach, the 23-year-old winger became over the weeks persona non grata in the north of England. Cut off from the rest of the world at Old Trafford to the point of being denied access to the first team’s facilities, the Manchester number 25 had no choice but to go on loan to Dortmund in order to get back on track. A choice that proved to be a wise one since the Englishman had an encouraging second half of the season, notably contributing to the Marsupials’ excellent run in the Champions League.
Not retained by Borussia Dortmund given the price demanded by Manchester United, Jadon Sancho returned to the Red Devils at the end of his loan. While we could have feared the worst concerning the reunion between the main person concerned and Erik ten Hag, kept in his post by his management, it turns out that the two men have reconciled after an interview according to The Athletic. According to the British tabloid, the England international has agreed to bury the hatchet with his manager and put their differences aside, explaining his presence at training this week with the rest of the squad. It remains to be seen whether he will take part in the Red Devils’ summer preparations or whether he will be asked to leave the club this summer.
