A sheepish Jadon Sancho attempted to conceal his face as he drove into Carrington on Thursday afternoon. Deleting his impetuous Twitter post cannot save face.
Whoever is advising Sancho - and his 110-word statement had the makings of PR assistance - they have torched a Manchester United career.
Sancho cannot play for United again. He should not have a leg to stand on after publicly accusing the manager of lying and Erik ten Hag has taken the right decision to banish him. Also read: The nine-point plan for United's new transfer criteria Also read: Ten Hag introduces new rule change at Carrington United have a shortage of right-sided forwards for Brighton's visit on Saturday and some of Sancho's acolytes might have delusionally hoped for a recall.
No chance. Removing a post is no form of apology. Sancho had to show public contrition and he has not done so. Twelve days ago, Sancho signed off his statement with: "I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!" Clearly not.