Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has explained that the decision to exile Jadon Sancho was made in order to protect the 'culture' of the club.
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Sancho exiled after social outburst
Winger is expected to depart in January
United still struggling for attacking potency
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ten Hag suggested that Sancho has not met the demands required to play for United, with the winger's performances not up to the standards of the manager nor the club. The Dutchman added that the winger knows how he can return to the fray – although that possibility appears unlikely – having previously said the England international needs to apologise.
AdvertisementGettyWHAT TEN HAG SAID
Speaking on Sancho's continued exile, Ten Hag emphasied: "So it is about a culture and every player has to match certain standards and it was about that. What will happen [for Sancho's future?] He knows what he has to do, if he wants to return and it is up to him. He knows what he has to do, it is up to him."
(C)GettyImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Sancho last appeared for United in their 3-2 defeat of Nottingham Forest on August 26. He was not named in the squad to face Arsenal in the following game and, after his side were defeated 3-2 at the Emirates, posted on social media claiming he had been made a 'scapegoat' by Ten Hag. Since then, the winger has been exiled from the squad – despite United's woeful attacking output this season.
DID YOU KNOW?
Sancho has played just 76 minutes all season, coming off the bench in United's first three games. His 30-minute cameo against Forest was the longest Sancho had to impress in a game this season.