Jadon Sancho hits out at Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s claims and slams ‘scapegoat’ treatment
Jadon Sancho has expressed his anger towards Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s claims that he has not been performing well in training. The English forward, who has been struggling to settle in at Old Trafford, was not included in the squad during their recent defeat against Arsenal.
Ten Hag suggested that Sancho’s lack of effort in training led to his exclusion from the team. However, Sancho has publicly called out the manager, stating that he has been working hard and that the claims are completely untrue.
In a social media post, the 23-year-old said, “Please don’t believe everything you read! I will not allow people to say things that are completely untrue. I have conducted myself well in training this week. I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into. I have been a scapegoat for a long time, which isn’t fair!”
Sancho emphasized his desire to play football with a smile on his face and contribute to the team. He also expressed his respect for the coaching staff’s decisions and his gratitude for playing alongside fantastic players. He acknowledged that every week is a challenge but vowed to continue fighting for the club.
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Manchester United footballer Jadon Sancho has hit out at claims made by his manager Erik ten Hag about his lack of professionalism. The 21-year-old has slammed the Dutchman’s accusation that he was a “scapegoat” for the team’s recent losses.
Ten Hag made the claim in a recent interview, citing Sancho’s lack of focus during recent matches as one of the reasons for the team’s poor performances. He was particularly critical of the winger’s decision to stay late and socialise with his team-mates, instead of concentrating on preparation for the upcoming games.
Sancho, currently on loan at Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund, was quick to refute the claims. Speaking to the British television show Good Morning Britain, he refuted Ten Hag’s accusations.
The young star said: “I want to make it very clear that I’ve never been a ‘scapegoat’ for our bad results. I take full responsibility for my performances and I know that when I’m on the pitch I have to give my all. I’ve never shied away from that, and I never will.”
Sancho went on to explain that he has always put the team first and acted in the best interests of the team. He also raised concerns about Ten Hag’s management style, claiming that his manager has been overly critical of him in private conversations.
The England international said: “I want to express my disappointment at the way this has been handled. I know that I’m expected to lead by example and be a role model for the team, and I take that responsibility very seriously.”
Sancho’s comments have caused a stir amongst Manchester United fans, who have come out in support of the young player despite the team’s poor performances. It remains to be seen how Ten Hag will respond to the criticism, but it is clear that the Dutchman will have to start managing his team better if he hopes to lead Manchester United to success this season.