Manchester United player Jadon Sancho stated on Sunday that he had been "Manchester United player Jadon Sancho stated on Sunday that he had been "a scapegoat for a long time" in response to coach Erik ten Hag's suggestion that he was dropped due to poor training performances.
On Sunday, the 23-year-old did not travel to London for United's 3-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
"Jadon, based on his performances in training, we did not select him," United manager Ten Hag remarked after the game.
"At Manchester United, you have to perform at a high level daily, and we have options in the front line." As a result, he was not chosen for this game."
However, Sancho responded later that day.
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"Do not believe everything you read!" "I will not allow people to say things that are completely false, I have conducted myself very well in training this week," he posted on social media.
"I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I will not discuss; I've been used as a scapegoat for a long time, which isn't fair!"
"I respect all decisions made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and (am) grateful to do so, which I know is a challenge every week." "I will fight for this badge no matter what!"
Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021, but he has struggled to make an impact, scoring only 12 goals in 82 appearances in all competitions. A scapegoat for a long time," in response to coach Erik ten Hag's suggestion that he was dropped due to poor training performances.
On Sunday, the 23-year-old did not travel to London for United's 3-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
"Jadon, based on his performances in training, we did not select him," United manager Ten Hag remarked after the game.
"At Manchester United, you have to perform at a high level daily, and we have options in the front line." As a result, he was not chosen for this game."
However, Sancho responded later that day.
"Do not believe everything you read!" "I will not allow people to say things that are completely false, I have conducted myself very well in training this week," he posted on social media.
"I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I will not discuss; I've been used as a scapegoat for a long time, which isn't fair!"
"I respect all decisions made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and (am) grateful to do so, which I know is a challenge every week." "I will fight for this badge no matter what!"
Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021, but he has struggled to make an impact, scoring only 12 goals in 82 appearances in all competitions.
