{"id":287391,"date":"2023-09-12T18:04:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=287391"},"modified":"2023-09-12T18:04:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:04:42","slug":"jadon-sancho-deletes-scapegoat-statement-as-man-utd-saga-takes-fresh-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/jadon-sancho-deletes-scapegoat-statement-as-man-utd-saga-takes-fresh-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Jadon Sancho deletes ‘scapegoat’ statement as Man Utd saga takes fresh twist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Jadon Sancho has deleted his statement claiming he was made a "scapegoat" at Manchester United.<\/p>\n

    The Red Devils winger become embroiled in a bitter spat with manager Erik ten Hag after the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. Ten Hag was critical of the Englishman's performances in training when asked why he had not featured. <\/p>\n

    Sancho then sparked a frenzy by releasing a statement on social media in which he rubbished the Dutchman's comments and claimed he was being made a "scapegoat".<\/p>\n

    But the 23-year-old has now deleted the statement in question, which caused a stir among fans and pundits after being posted to his Twitter account.<\/p>\n

    READ MORE: <\/b>Jadon Sancho's 'petulant' time at Man Utd \u2013 shirt number rows to training problems<\/b><\/p>\n

    Sancho's statement read: "Please don't believe everything you read! I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week.<\/p>\n

    "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 my team.<\/p>\n

    "I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and grateful to do so which I know every week is a challenge. I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!"<\/p>\n

    Do you think Jadon Sancho has a future at Man Utd? Let us know in the comments section.<\/u><\/i><\/b>
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    Sancho's future at United came into question after his fiery reply. Both player and manager were set to sit down for showdown talks on Monday to reach a resolution over whether he still had a future at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

    Ten Hag himself was left shocked by Sancho's actions, believing the situation had been blown out of proportion. Reports claimed the Dutchman had merely sought to motivate the player.<\/p>\n

    It is believed Ten Hag would have not stood in Sancho\u2019s way if United had been able to agree a deal to send the former Borussia Dortmund ace to the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n

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    But the move collapsed, with Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard not convinced by a \u00a350million obligation to buy following a loan deal.<\/p>\n

    Sancho has endured somewhat of a nightmare since his \u00a373m move from Borussia Dortmund two years ago. The 23-year-old has failed to earn regular minutes under each of his last three managers.<\/p>\n

    Ten Hag initially appeared keen to remedy the talented youngster's situation by sending him on a special training retreat last winter, after which he briefly appeared to have found his confidence. But Sancho has still been unable to keep up his form despite enjoying a brief purple patch in pre-season.<\/p>\n