Jadon Sancho: Manchester United forward speaks out after Erik ten Hag comments, says he is a 'scapegoat'

Jadon Sancho has released a passionate statement after being criticised by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, claiming he has been repeatedly made a "scapegoat".

Sancho was missing from United's squad for the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday, with Ten Hag revealing after the match he was dropped based "on his performance in training".

"Jadon, on his performance in training, was not selected," said the Dutchman. "You have to reach a level at Manchester United every day and we can make choices in the front line.

"So for this game he was not selected."

But barely an hour after his manager's public rebuke, Sancho launched his defence with a lively post on social media.

"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," said the 23-year-old.

"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. 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!"

Sancho has featured three times for United this season, all from the bench.

Late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus snatched victory for Arsenal and left United 11th in the Premier League table after the opening four matches.

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