July 23rd 2024.
According to former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke, manager Erik ten Hag's decision to forgive and welcome back Jadon Sancho could potentially backfire. It was expected that one of them would leave the club this summer, with Ten Hag being on the brink of getting sacked during a disappointing season and Sancho spending most of the previous season on loan.
There were talks of replacing Ten Hag as the team struggled to their worst Premier League finish, but the club ultimately decided to stick with him after a spirited FA Cup final win and a lack of other options. Sancho, on the other hand, was rumored to be leaving after a public falling out with Ten Hag and being sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund, who were interested in making the move permanent.
However, things took an unexpected turn when Sancho was seen training with his Manchester United teammates last week and even started in the pre-season friendly against Rangers. Ten Hag confirmed that he had resolved his issues with Sancho and described him as a "terribly good player."
Despite not living up to expectations since his £73m move from Dortmund, Sancho showed signs of his potential during his loan spell, helping the German club reach the Champions League final. Yorke, however, fears that this reconciliation may only be temporary and that "fingers will start to be pointed" if either of them have a slow start to the new season.
Yorke believes that the situation between Ten Hag and Sancho is quite strange and not one that either of them would have expected. He also points out the dilemma caused by Sancho's high salary, making it difficult for other clubs to afford him. But after a heart-to-heart conversation, Yorke hopes that they can move on from their disagreement.
However, Yorke also warns that if things don't go well for the team and they start losing matches, the blame game might begin again. It's an unpredictable situation and one to keep an eye on, as even though they've made up, things could still "blow up in the face of the manager."
Despite patching things up with Ten Hag, Sancho's future at Manchester United is still uncertain, with French champions PSG reportedly interested in signing him. However, Ten Hag has expressed his desire to keep Sancho and believes that he can contribute to the team's success next season.
The manager revealed that they had a good conversation with Sancho and was willing to move on from the past. He also praised Sancho's talent and hopes that he can find his rhythm and help the team achieve their goals.
As Manchester United continues their pre-season preparations, they have faced a defeat to Rosenborg and a win against Rangers. They have upcoming matches against Arsenal, Real Betis, and Liverpool before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield final on August 10. Their Premier League campaign begins on August 16 against Fulham.
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