Embattled winger Jadon Sancho has been reportedly removed from the WhatsApp Group of Manchester United amid his prolonged feud with manager Erik Ten Hag.
It is believed that Ten Hag and the staff of the club make use of the messaging channel to send important information to first-team players of the Red Devils.
What does Jadon Sancho being removed from Manchester United WhatsApp group do to his relationship with Ten Hag?
With Sancho and Ten Hag still at loggerheads, this development further plunges their relationship into more uncertainty.
It appears like Sancho’s days at Manchester United are over, as the Englishman has since been barred from training with the senior team or making use of the club’s facilities.
These facilities also include a canteen, with his food reportedly being passed across to him via the academy section of the club.
Additionally, he also trains with the youth teams of Manchester United, having been barred from the first team by Erik Ten Hag.
Why is Erik Ten Hag and Jadon Sancho at loggerheads?
Jadon Sancho has been made to also train on his own during the ongoing feud that commenced on September 3, 2023, after he was left out of the squad for their 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
Erik Ten Hag had his say on the reason for the absence of the former Borussia Dortmund forward for the encounter, and he said it was due to the player’s performance in training.
However, Sancho fired back at his manager via a statement on social media, branding Ten Hag as a liar.
An excerpt from the statement shared by the 23-year-old read: “I will not allow people saying things that are completely untrue, I conducted myself in training very well this week.”
Days later, Jadon Sancho deleted the post and reports emanated that Ten Hag demanded a public apology from Jadon Sancho, which is yet to come even till now.
The Englishman has been advised by his teammates and staff of Manchester United to apologize to Erik Ten Hag, but Sancho has turned deaf ears to their advice.
The 23-year-old joined the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund on July 23, 2021, for a fee of €85 million.
Before his fallout with Ten Hag, he had made 82 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists in all competitions.
Is Sancho linked with a move away from Manchester United?
Reports indicate that Jadon Sancho is holding on for a potential transfer away from the Manchester-based club, or a situation whereby Erik Ten Hag is fired and he can fight for his place back in the team.
He has been linked with a potential move to Spanish giants Barcelona, and a return to Borussia Dortmund is also on the cards.
In September 2023, it was reported that Sancho was heading closer to joining Pro League club Al Ettifaq, however, that deal broke down due to issues regarding finance.
Jadon Sancho has made just 3 appearances for Manchester United this term, scoring no goal and providing no assist across all competitions.
