Jadon Sancho's exile handled badly by Erik ten Hag, according to Man United staff

Jadon Sancho is likely to leave Manchester United in January

Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag spoke to each other after the Dutchman criticised the Manchester United forward for his commitment to training drills.

There are rumours from the Daily Mail that some of the Manchester United staff believe that Ten Had handled this situation badly.

According to the Athletic, Jadon Sancho is showing no sign of backing down in his dispute with Erik ten Hag, prompting discussions at Old Trafford of a January exit strategy. But there was a time when a resolution seemed possible.

On Monday, September 11, following breaks abroad during the international window, Ten Hag took Sancho through videos of training to explain why he felt the player’s output had been insufficient.

September 3, in which Sancho was asked to replicate the opposition style against the starting XI Ten Hag had selected. As usual under this Manchester United manager, those on the bench or not selected at all were obliged to mimic what Ten Hag’s team would be facing in a practice game.

Sancho knew he would not be featuring from the off at the Emirates and, in Ten Hag’s eyes, he failed to commit to the drill as expected. The pair had words. There was an issue over Sancho’s pressing, which Ten Hag attempted to clarify when the two met.

In terms of a resolution, Ten Hag wanted a personal apology which would then be publicly communicated by the club to coincide with the player's return to the squad; something Sancho pushed back against.

As well as being barred from all first-team facilities, Sancho is also eating alone away from the canteen, with food given to him in a lunchbox away from the club's dining area.