August 24th 2024.
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, recently spoke about the absence of Jadon Sancho from the team's squad for their match against Brighton. The 24-year-old arrived at the Amex Stadium with his teammates, but was not even on the bench, which came as another blow to his United career. This was not the first time Sancho was left out of the squad, as he also missed their Premier League opener against Fulham due to fitness issues.
During the summer transfer window, it was expected that Sancho would permanently leave Old Trafford after spending the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. The loan was a result of a disagreement between Sancho and Ten Hag, where the young player refused to apologize to the manager. However, during the pre-season, Sancho was reintegrated into the first-team training, with Ten Hag stating that they had cleared the air and moved on.
Despite this, reports suggest that Manchester United are still open to offloading Sancho before the transfer window closes. The player himself is also keen to leave the club. When asked about Sancho's absence from the squad, Ten Hag explained that he had to make a choice and that they needed a full squad. He also mentioned the importance of having two players in every position for a long season.
Sancho has been linked with a move to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, while Chelsea reportedly also holds interest in the England international. Manchester United started their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win against Fulham, but the match against Brighton under their new 31-year-old manager, Fabian Hurzeler, may prove to be a tougher test.
When asked about the upcoming match, Ten Hag acknowledged the need for improvement and mentioned that they had worked on their weaknesses during the week. He also emphasized the importance of building on their strengths and aiming for the next win. With the transfer window closing soon, Manchester United will have to make some tough decisions, and it remains to be seen if Sancho will be a part of their future plans.
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