Manchester United: Lineker perplexed Ten Hag is not allowing up-and-coming talent a chance

This season, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has seldom used a member of his first team, and BBC analyst Gary Lineker is baffled as to why.

What is the most recent Manchester United news?The Sun reports that Borussia Dortmund, who are reportedly keeping an eye on Jadon Sancho’s situation in light of his public altercation with Red Devils manager Ten Hag, may provide him a way out of Manchester United’s Old Trafford.

The England international responded to criticism on social media platform X, branding the claims as “completely untrue” and indicating that he has been made a “scapegoat” figure at the club. Dutch coach Ten Hag had removed Sancho from Manchester United’s matchday squad prior to their eventual 3-1 loss to Arsenal due to his level of performance in training.

Crucial discussions about Sancho’s future at Manchester United are reportedly about to take place, according to Telegraph Sport. However, even if he is forthcoming with an explanation to Ten Hag, it is unlikely that he will be able to restart his career at Old Trafford.

Henry, who is currently seen to be on the outside of Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of EURO 2024 next summer, is still a player that Manchester United is interested in, according to the source.

What was said by Gary Lineker?BBC pundit Lineker expressed his surprise that Scott McTominay, a midfielder for Manchester United, hasn’t played a bigger role for the Red Devils this season during an appearance on The Rest Is Football podcast. The Scotland international has played just seven minutes of Premier League action so far this year.

Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign has seen McTominay score six goals and dished out one assist in five games. Tartan Army manager Steve Clarke has used McTominay in a more forward midfield position.

Lineker said, in reference to McTominay’s performance for his nation: “I notice Scott McTominay playing and going in the box a lot. He scored once again in this game after scoring twice in the previous one against Cyprus. He has the highest qualifying score. It’s absurd that he isn’t getting much of a look at Manchester United. Undoubtedly, someone will pursue him.

The 26-year-old is a striker who graduated from Manchester United’s youth academy and is accustomed to moving further forward when necessary, as Ten Hag noted in an interview earlier this year: “I think Scott can play in many roles, and it’s clear, he has scoring capabilities, it’s clear. He is a particularly good finisher, as we have seen both for Scotland and for us this season. But he is a midfielder in my opinion.

In the attacking areas, Manchester United has occasionally lacked incision in recent months. If McTominay can maintain his form from Scotland at Old Trafford, he might be a pleasant surprise.