Manchester United ahead Jadon Sancho| Photo Credit: Reuters

Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future might be doubtful after he took a swipe at supervisor Erik ten Hag for saying he had been dropped due to poor coaching performances.

The 23-year-old, who described himself as a "scapegoat", didn't journey to London for Sunday's Premier League match at Arsenal, which United misplaced 3-1.

The England winger was conspicuous by his absence, having come off the bench in United's first three matches.

Ten Hag had few skilled attacking choices on the Emirates, with debutant Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri among the many substitutes.

The Red Devils appeared set for a 1-1 draw however conceded two stoppage-time objectives to droop to a dangerous defeat that left them eleventh within the Premier League desk.

Ten Hag mentioned Sancho was dropped because of sub-par coaching.

"Jadon, on his performances in training, we did not select him," the Dutchman mentioned after the sport.

"You have to reach a level every day at Manchester United and we can make choices in the front line. So for this game he was not selected."

However, Sancho hit again later Sunday in a strongly worded social media put up.

"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," he posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter.

"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!"

He added: "All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team. I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and (am) grateful to do so which I know every week is a challenge. I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!"

Sancho has struggled for constant type since transferring to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million ($92 million) in 2021.

He has scored 12 objectives in 82 appearances in all competitions for United.

Sancho, a youth participant with Manchester City, began Ten Hag's first season brightly however didn't characteristic from late October till February -- he missed out on the World Cup and accomplished a person winter health programme within the Netherlands.

He featured within the League Cup remaining win towards Newcastle after returning and ended the 2022/23 marketing campaign with seven objectives and three assists.