Sancho resolution and Amrabat injury boost - Manchester United’s perfect Premier League return
The international break has been anything but quiet for Manchester United, who have been landed with a number of headaches since the 3-1 loss to Arsenal.
Not only did the defeat and injury worries dampen spirits but Jadon Sancho’s public rebuttal of Erik ten Hag’s training claims have caused a stir among the fan base, at the least. The Saudi window has now closed and the winger is still a United player.
Meanwhile, Antony’s return from the international break is being delayed amid the allegations of abuse against women against him, all allegations he denies. He was dropped from the Brazil national team last week.
United will be looking forward to getting back onto the pitch after a poor start. The Reds have picked up just six points in their opening four games and sit 11th in the Premier League table.
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Whoever is right or wrong, this sticky situation needs sorting as soon as possible. Sancho remains on United's payroll and is at the discretion of his manager.
The winger is clearly a talented footballer, as seen during his time in Germany, and he is very much still of use. The best scenario sees Sancho and Ten Hag make up their differences in private as Sancho gets his head down on the training field ahead of squad inclusion versus Brighton.
How likely is that? Well, MEN Sport has learnt Ten Hag stands by his press conference comments while Sancho has pinned his social media statement to the top of his profile…
Lisandro Martinez is back in full training with Argentina having missed their first match of the break with Bolivia
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