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Ben Foster says Sancho would never see light of day under Ferguson!
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has expressed his opinion that if Sir Alex Ferguson were still the coach, the recent social media outburst of Jadon Sancho would likely have led to him being excluded from the squad.
Sancho took to social media to express his frustration, claiming that he had been unfairly treated as a “scapegoat” after coach Erik ten Hag cited his performance in training as the reason for his omission from the squad.
According to Foster, under the strict disciplinary standards of Sir Alex Ferguson, such behavior would have consequences for a player’s chances of returning to the team. This highlights the contrasting eras and coaching philosophies in football, with modern players having greater platforms to voice their grievances but also facing potential consequences for their public statements.
“If Alex Ferguson is manager at this moment in time of Manchester United, and Jadon Sancho does this, he will never see the light of day again for Man Utd,” he said on The United Stand. “He’ll never play for this club, he’ll never be allowed in the training ground, you are done mate.”
He added: “I understand when [former] players say they would do the same thing, that’s fantastic, you are allowed to do that if you want to, but it’s not going to help you. It’s petulant, it’s reactive, it’s emotional, it’s disrespectful, it just become a massive storm of news.”
“Everyone wants to know; what’s up with Sancho? What’s up with Ten Hag? Has he lost the dressing room? What were Sancho’s training sessions like this week? Sancho says he’s applied himself very well in training, that’s fantastic you should be applying yourself very well, that’s the minimum.”
Jadon Sancho, who had made three substitute appearances this season before being left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal, could potentially face sanctions from Manchester United for his conduct. The club may take disciplinary action in response to his social media comments, as such behavior can have consequences in professional football. This situation highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism and adhering to club policies, even in moments of frustration or disappointment.