August 23rd 2024.
Last Friday, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, decided to substitute a winger during their match. This caused quite a stir as Jadon Sancho, the player in question, had previously asked to leave the team. He had been left out of the matchday squad for their first game of the season against Fulham last week.
This incident comes almost a year after Sancho had a public disagreement with ten Hag, which resulted in him being banished from the first-team. He trained separately from his teammates before eventually joining Borussia Dortmund on loan in January. However, it seemed that the player and manager had reconciled during the summer, with Sancho being reintegrated into the squad and even starting in three pre-season games.
But, ten Hag's decision to leave Sancho out of the opening game of the season has once again reignited talks of the player's exit from Old Trafford. Juventus is currently in talks to sign him, with the 24-year-old reaffirming his desire to leave after the manager's decision. Sancho was also noticeably absent from the director's box during the game, unlike other injured players who were present.
Although there have been reports of Chelsea being interested in Sancho, it seems that Juventus is now the front runners for his signature. Manchester United has been open to offers for the player all summer, but so far, no club has been willing to meet their valuation of £40 million. Juventus is now in talks for a permanent sale, but United will only consider another loan if Sancho's salary is fully covered and there is an obligation to buy included in the deal.
In the meantime, other players like Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho have been filling in for Sancho's position on the team. Youngster Garnacho, who recently returned from his Copa America campaign with Argentina, came off the bench during the game against Fulham. Another player, Antony, is also competing for a spot on the team, with ten Hag reminding Sancho and the rest of the squad that they must deal with the manager's decisions when they are left out of the squad.
At a press conference, ten Hag stated that he hopes to have a squad with multiple players in each position, as they will need everyone throughout the season. He also emphasized the importance of the players' attitudes, saying that they must deal with disappointment and be highly motivated to win as a team. With the season just beginning, ten Hag demands that all players in the squad remain focused and dedicated until the end.
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