Because “I don’t talk about players who are not available,” Erik ten Hag REFUSES to discuss Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United.

When asked about Jadon Sancho’s future with Manchester United, Erik ten Hag flatly refused to answer any questions, saying he never discusses players ‘who are not accessible.

The United manager was asked about the exiled England winger following their 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Crystal Palace, and he gave a disinterested TV interview and press conference.

A German news outlet reportedly claimed to Ten Hag that Sancho’s career has suffered due to his lack of sleep caused by his obsessive Xbox gaming.When asked if he knew anything about Sancho’s gaming habits, Ten Hag quickly shut down the line of questioning.

I don’t discuss personal concerns, and I don’t discuss players that are unavailable, he remarked hastily as he wrapped up his news conference.Postgame, Ten Hag was pressed on whether Sancho’s decision to delete his Instagram account marked a turning point in their strained relationship.

He answered, “I don’t know, it’s up to him.” “I don’t talk about guys who aren’t on the roster.”

While Sancho continues to refuse to apologize for his public comments against his boss, he is being held out of the first team.

After the winger publicly accused Ten Hag of lying and said he was the’scapegoat’ for United’s loss to Arsenal, he was banned from participating in team practices and fined £73 million.

Sancho, who signed with United in 2021 after leaving Borussia Dortmund, has made just three substitute appearances this season and has not been included in the team since his outburst.

Ten Hag’s growing annoyance at being questioned about a player who isn’t on his mind has little sign of abating.

After 82 games with United, the 23-year-old has only scored 12 goals and provided six assists, casting serious question on his future with the club as we approach the January transfer window.On Tuesday, Steve Bruce, a former captain of Manchester United, asked Sancho to put his pride aside and apologize in order to save his career at Old Trafford.

“The only way this will be resolved is if he goes in and apologises to the manager and team-mates,” Bruce remarked on Sky Sports.

There must be some deference to the coach as the leader and decision-maker; he cannot vent his frustrations over the team’s performance on social media.

I think it would be best if he went in, knocked on the door, and asked if matters could be discussed.