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    Jadon Sancho has hit back at Erik ten Hag after being "scapegoated" by the Manchester United manager.<\/p>\n

    The Red Devils winger responded to harsh words from his manager after the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Sancho was bizarrely not selected for the United squad ahead of their trip to the Emirates.<\/p>\n

    Ten Hag's side lost due to two stoppage time Arsenal goals, having had their own late winner ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n

    The Dutchman was asked about Sancho's absence after the final whistle, where he offered a cryptic response that criticised the Englishman's level in training.<\/p>\n

    READ MORE: <\/b>Raging Erik ten Hag can't accept Alejandro Garnacho goal was offside and slams VAR calls<\/b><\/p>\n

    Ten Hag said: \u201cJadon Sancho out? Based on his performance in training we didn't select him.<\/p>\n

    \u201cYou have to reach the level every day at Manchester United. That\u2019s why in this game he wasn't selected."<\/p>\n

    In stunning scenes, Sancho has since responded to the criticism by taking to his social media to deliver an impassioned statement.<\/p>\n

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    He wrote: "Please don't believe everything you read! I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week. <\/p>\n

    "I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won't go into, I've been a scapegoat for a long time which isn't fair! All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team. <\/p>\n

    "I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and grateful to do so which I know every week is a challenge. I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!"<\/p>\n

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    Sancho's time at United has been somewhat of a nightmare since his \u00a373million move from Borussia Dortmund two years ago. The 23-year-old has failed to earn regular minutes under each of his three managers.<\/p>\n

    Ten Hag appeared keen to remedy the talented youngster's situation by sending him on a special training retreat last winter, after which he briefly appeared to have found his confidence.<\/p>\n

    But Sancho has still been unable to keep up his form despite enjoying a brief purple patch in pre-season. He appeared as a substitute in United's three previous Premier League fixtures to start the 2023\/24 campaign. <\/p>\n