The Athletic.

Almost two months on from that tweet, Jaden Sancho is still out in the cold.

Jaden was performance on the training. We didn't select it.

You have to reach a level every day on Manchester United and we can make choices.

So are there any signs of reconciliation? And if not, how hard would it be from Manchester United

to cash in this January? I'm Ayahu Akimulare. Welcome to the Athletic Football podcast.

With us for this, the Athletics, Manchester United writers, Laurie Whitwell and also Carla

Anker as well.

Now, Laura, let's start with you.

Your piece dropped on The Athletic this morning.

And actually, it's two months to the day since Jaden Sancho played for Manchester United.

That game against Nottingham, Frotch, which Manchester United won 3-2.

But where are we with this, with the situation with Jaden Sancho?

Whenever a player has been banished like this, you're sort of always thinking, how has this happened?

Who's at fault? Where'd you put the blame?

Has someone been harsh?

Has the player pushed his look, basically?

I think the general impression from fans is that they think that Ten Haag is right in what he's

doing.

I think maybe some people think that that's a little bit strict, but that actually Sanchez

had enough chances where Ten Haag's giving him time to improve his standards

or make a case for himself, and he hasn't fulfilled those requirements.

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