In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United has made a bold decision regarding the talented winger, Jadon Sancho.

Following a very public disagreement with manager Erik ten Hag, Sancho has been axed from the squad for the upcoming fixture against Brighton, as confirmed in a statement by the club. The statement further elaborated that Sancho would train “away from the first team group pending resolution of a squad discipline issue.”

As the news broke, Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst took to Twitter to shed light on Sancho’s actions. According to Luckhurst, Sancho did arrive at Carrington on Thursday, September 14th, but he attempted to evade photographers.

Luckhurst emphasized that Manchester United’s decision was warranted, considering that a player publicly accusing the manager of dishonesty is intolerable. He added that this situation could potentially mark Sancho’s final months or season at United.

Jadon Sancho’s journey at Manchester United began in the summer of 2021 when he joined from Borussia Dortmund for a significant fee of around £73 million. However, his performance in the two seasons at the club, with 58 Premier League appearances, nine goals, and six assists, has fallen short of the high expectations that accompanied his arrival.

The crux of the issue lies in a recent controversy. Ten Hag suggested that Sancho wasn’t chosen for the trip to the Emirates due to subpar training performances. In response, the English winger took to Twitter, refuting these allegations and claiming that the Dutch manager’s post-match comments were “completely untrue.”

While Sancho did eventually delete the contentious post, it seems that the damage had been done. Manchester United has opted to suspend him from first-team training, with no specified timeline for his return. With another star player, Antony, also missing, Ten Hag is confronted with dwindling options.

The pertinent question now arises: What lies ahead for Jadon Sancho? Although undeniably gifted, the club might decide that it’s time to part ways. The uncertainty surrounding Sancho’s future has become a major talking point, and as the saga unfolds, the football world watches with keen interest.