Jadon Sancho has more of a future at Manchester United than Erik ten Hag despite the winger returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan, Chris Sutton says.
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Sancho sealed loan move back to DortmundTen Hag said to be under pressure at UnitedWinger tipped to outlast coach at Old TraffordWHAT HAPPENED?
Sancho joined Dortmund until the end of the season in a loan deal that does not include an option to make the move a permanent one this summer. The England international's move back to Germany comes after he was banished from the United first-team in August after hitting back at Ten Hag over social media for criticising his effort in training, with Sancho saying he had been treated like a "scapegoat".
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Former striker Sutton says Sancho's social media conduct was unacceptable, but believes he may be back at United before long, while Ten Hag could soon be sacked. He said on the podcast: "I suspect Sancho will outlast Ten Hag at Manchester United… You have a player there, a talented young player, who for whatever reason thinks he's bigger than the club, bigger than Manchester United. What he did to Ten Hag on social media was utterly ridiculous. It was pathetic. He's acted appallingly, Sancho has. It's ended like this but I suspect he'll be back at Manchester United and if Ten Hag carries on the way he's going I suspect he'll be off at the end of the season."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ten Hag has come under pressure at Old Trafford amid his team's disappointing performances this season. Despite a promising debut campaign under the Dutchman, the Red Devils have crashed out of Europe this term and sit eighth in the Premier League – nine points adrift of a place in the top four.
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Sancho, having completed his return to Dortmund this week, will hope to revive his career in the Bundesliga. Ten Hag, meanwhile, will attempt to get his United side back on top form and in competition for a place in next season's Champions League.
