Jadon Sancho 'rude and withdrawn' according to some Man Utd staff members as tension rises
Some Man Utd staff members reportedly find Jadon Sancho 'rude and withdrawn'
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Some Manchester United staff members find Jadon Sancho to be 'rude and withdrawn', according to reports.
The England international failed to make Erik ten Hag's squad for Sunday's chaotic 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
After that game, when asked why Sancho hadn't been selected, Ten Hag said it was because the forward hadn't performed well in training.
The 23-year-old then furiously hit back on social media, releasing a statement that read: "Please don't believe everything you read!
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag was criticised by Jadon Sancho in a bombshell statement
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"I will not allow people saying things that is (sic) completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week.
"I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won't go into, l've been a scapegoat for a long time which isn't fair.
"All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team.
"I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and (am) grateful to do so which I know every week is a challenge.
"I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!"
And ESPN now say some United staff members find Sancho to be 'rude and withdrawn'.
It's worth noting, however, that others merely believe the former Borussia Dortmund star is why and introverted.
Sancho apparently found it difficult to crack a smile when he was asked to fist bump and kiss the badge on a pre-season broadcaster's day.
The report also says the winger, who previously came through the Manchester City academy, once asked an event host to avoid asking him questions.
Ten Hag is poised to come down hard on Sancho for his bombshell statement.
The United boss is a disciplinarian and has shown he's not afraid to make bold decisions at the club.
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho have both been punished by Ten Hag in the past for turning up late to team meetings.
And the Dutchman wasn't afraid to go to war with Cristiano Ronaldo, either, despite the 38-year-old's lofty reputation.
Ronaldo was suspended for one game and denied access to the first-team dressing rooms at Carrington after refusing to come off the bench against Tottenham last season.
United then terminated his contract a month later after the forward said he 'didn't respect' Ten Hag in an interview.
Sancho's long-term future, therefore, is shrouded in uncertainty.
United spent four years chasing a deal for the winger prior to his arrival in 2021, with interest dating back to Jose Mourinho's time in charge.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, upon signing Sancho, said the youngster would produce many great moments for the club.
However, that simply hasn't happened.
Sancho has managed just nine Premier League goals for the club ever since his move two years ago.
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Jadon Sancho has struggled at Man Utd ever since his move to Old Trafford two years ago
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And there's a growing sense his time at United may be drawing to a close, particularly after his decision to challenge Ten Hag and the 53-year-old's comments.
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