Revealed: Man Utd plan to make Jadon Sancho apology public for Erik ten Hag victory statement - but the squad are concerned that his strict approach is negatively impacting morale

• Sancho exiled after Ten Hag spat
• Public apology still possible for winger
• But some United players alienated

WHAT HAPPENED? The English winger has been exiled from the Red Devils setup since a public feud with Ten Hag dating back to September. Sancho has been banned from all first-team activities and was not included in United's official squad photo for the 2023-24 campaign. However, the Daily Mail reports that, should the 23-year-old atone for his comments posted on social media, Ten Hag will welcome him back into the squad, with any apology set to be made public in a statement of victory for the manager.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: However, Ten Hag's treatment of Sancho appears to have ruffled a few feathers at the club. The report also claims that a number of United players have questioned the Dutchman's hardline tactics and feel it has had a negative effect on team togetherness. Indeed, United have appeared disjointed several times this season, with Sunday's trouncing by rivals City bringing up the Red Devils' worst start to a Premier League season this century. Ten Hag ruthlessly dropped Raphael Varane for the derby, too, insisting the Frenchman's omission was "tactical".

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WHAT NEXT FOR SANCHO? It seems the young forward's days are numbered at Old Trafford, with United apparently willing to let him go in January - and many clubs reportedly circling for his signature.