Ten Hag Sets Conditions for Sancho’s Squad Return
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made it clear that the return of attacker Jadon Sancho to the first-team squad is contingent upon the player meeting the club’s standards. Ten Hag emphasized the importance of culture within the team and stated that it is Sancho’s responsibility to align with what is expected of him.
Sancho, an English international playing in the Premier League, has been out of the Manchester United squad for an unspecified period. The manager’s recent comments suggest that the player’s absence is related to issues surrounding the club’s culture and standards, rather than form or fitness.
“Jadon knows what he has to do if he wants to return and it is up to him,” said Ten Hag, underscoring that the ball is firmly in Sancho’s court regarding his potential comeback. The Dutch coach further explained, “It’s about a culture and every player has to match certain standards and it was about that”, indicating that adherence to the team’s ethos is non-negotiable.
Sancho’s talent is not in question, but his situation at Manchester United will remain uncertain until he fulfills the criteria laid out by his manager. The club and fans will be watching closely to see if and when the young attacker will make the necessary adjustments to rejoin his teammates on the pitch.