Despite Jadon Sancho missing multiple training sessions following his fallout with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, the club allegedly has not penalized him.
After practically accusing the manager of being dishonest about keeping Sancho out of the squad’s loss against Arsenal in early September, the 23-year-old winger has not played a single game for the Red Devils.
United are hoping to get rid of him during the January transfer window, so he’s been training alone in Carrington’s academy department on full salary since he refused to apologize to ten Hag.
The pariah has reportedly skipped training multiple times since his initial expulsion, but he has evaded financial penalties thus far by providing a plausible excuse, such as illness, for his absences. This is according to The Sun.
An earlier article in Mail Sport said that United’s manager has kept the door open for Sancho to make a comeback to the first team.
According to Ten Hag, “it was about that.” Culture plays a role, and each player must adhere to specific standards.
He is aware of the consequences and the steps to take in order to return. “He decides.”
Due to the conditions of his £275,000-a-week contract, Sancho has cost Manchester United about £4 million in salaries since the dispute began.
‘I believe it is an internal concern,’ ten Hag said when asked if he thought the player’s salaries were wasted money. Whatever happens, we shall face it.
Last year, the Dutchman took a firm stance with Alejandro Garnacho over his timekeeping practices as part of his efforts to establish a more disciplined culture at Manchester United.
Sancho, meantime, appears to be heading out the door unless he apologizes to ten Hag.
Several European clubs, like Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, will be monitoring Sancho’s situation in January. The Saudi Pro League is also likely to be interested.
On Saturday, Manchester United will face Premier League opponents Bournemouth without Sancho. On Tuesday, they will host Bayern Munich in a crucial Champions League match.