Erik ten Hag told he can learn Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United lesson with Jadon Sancho decision

The Jadon Sancho and Erik Ten Hag situation would not have been played out publicly under Sir Alex Ferguson's watch, believes one former Manchester United man.

Sancho and current United manager Ten Hag were involved in an astonishing media exchange around the Arsenal game after the 23-year-old England international was ousted from the matchday squad. Ten Hag put that decision down to what he described as underwhelming training performances.

The ex-Ajax manager is thought to stand by his comments, too, after Sancho questioned the Dutchman via social media. It has been the talking point at Old Trafford and beyond during the first international break this season, and former United man Louis Saha has now shared his thoughts.

Speaking to bookmakers, Paddy Power, the Frenchman said: "If a similar situation between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag happened when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, he would've put the player on his bench or in the stands for a few weeks."

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Saha added: "No one would've questioned the decision, because it's about competition and there are other good players around for spots in the team. He was the man in charge and no one could question him publicly, especially when you know how he would react.

"Nobody would mess with Sir Alex. In my era, things were a bit more private, but now it seems like managers think they have to speak to journalists in a very open and honest way all the time.

"Sometimes it can help, but sometimes that can be dangerous and create an awkward situation for a while.