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After the Mason Greenwood debacle, Manchester United is amidst a new controversy with winger Jadon Sancho after the Red Devils lost to Arsenal 3-1. Playing at the Emirates Stadium, Man United conceded two late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus after a near 70-minute deadlock.
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In the post-match press conference, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag was asked about the absence of Sancho from the squad, to which the Dutchman cited the English forward’s poor performances in the team’s practice. Ten Hag also talked about how the club has certain standards that are required to be met by players.
"Jadon, on his performances in training we did not select him," the United boss said after the defeat. "You have to reach a level every day at Manchester United and we can make choices in the front line. So for this game, he was not selected."
Moments after these comments, Jadon Sancho took to social media and released a statement refuting these claims. Sancho shared about how he has ‘conducted’ himself in training and that there are other reasons behind his absence from the game day squad against Arsenal. He also claimed that he has been the scapegoat for the team’s struggles for a considerable time.
“Please don't believe everything you read!' he said. 'I will not allow people to say things that are 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, I'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 the team. I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and I am grateful to do so, which I know every week is a challenge. I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!”
