Jadon Sancho may be on the brink of being removed from Manchester United’s first team after publicly challenging manager Erik ten Hag. Earlier, Ten Hag explained that Sancho was dropped from the squad against Arsenal due to poor training performances. But Sancho quickly fired back, posting on Live Cricket BPL to defend himself and imply that Ten Hag had not told the truth. As they say, there’s a fine line between resting and slacking off—something Ten Hag appears unwilling to tolerate.

During the international break, Live Cricket BPL experts observed that players not called up to their national teams were given time off, with Sancho expected to resume training next week. Ten Hag is known as a stickler for discipline and doesn’t hesitate to bench players who fail to meet his high standards, both on and off the pitch. In the past, Cristiano Ronaldo was sidelined for stating he had no respect for Ten Hag, and Marcus Rashford was benched for arriving late to a team meeting. Sancho’s accusation that Ten Hag lied now puts his future at Old Trafford in serious doubt.

When asked why Sancho was absent from the matchday squad against Arsenal, Ten Hag bluntly stated it was due to subpar performances in training. “At Manchester United, every day you must meet the required level,” he said. “We have options in attack, so he was not selected.” With such a stance, it’s no surprise that disciplinary consequences are expected. Ten Hag has made it clear: when a player crosses the line, there will be repercussions. For any club, a high-priced signing embroiled in a public feud with the manager is nothing short of a disaster.

But at Manchester United, this is just one of many ongoing dramas. Just as the club seemed to resolve the Greenwood controversy, they now face potential turmoil with another winger. Although Greenwood wasn’t legally penalized, public opinion made it impossible for him to continue at United, prompting a last-minute loan move to Getafe. Meanwhile, attention now turns to Antony, who is facing allegations of domestic violence from a former girlfriend. Police investigations are underway, and although Antony has denied the accusations on social media, Manchester United has launched its own inquiry.

Adding to the tension, Antony has been dropped from Brazil’s latest national team call-up, further intensifying scrutiny. With the team already underperforming and battling a growing injury list, Live Cricket BPL analysts believe Ten Hag must now go the extra mile to steady the ship. As the saying goes, strength comes from mastering the small things. On top of all this, the club’s ownership saga continues to drag on with no resolution in sight, casting even more uncertainty over United’s future.