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Sancho misses training several times but hasn’t been fined

Jadon Sancho has missed a number of training sessions since being exiled from Manchester United’s first team.

The England winger, 23, is yet to be involved with the squad after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag following their  3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.

Ahead of Saturday's game with Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Ten Hag reiterated the ball is in Sancho’s court if the matter is to be resolved.

He explained: “So it is about a culture and every player has to match certain ­standards and it was about that.

“What will happen there? He knows what he has to do if he wants to return. It is up to him.”

Sancho has been forced to train at the academy section of the club’s training ground, with his food brought ­separately from the first-team canteen.

Having been accused of showing a poor attitude in training, Sancho posted: “I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week.

“I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into and I have been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!”

Ten Hag on awards

Erik ten Hag has suggested that the awards himself, Alejandro Garnacho and Harry Maguire have received can inspire the team on.

He told club media: "I think that winning these three awards refers to something we are doing as a team.

"That's very good.

"It is something we can take belief from.

"We can also take inspiration from it, and believe that we are heading in the right direction.

"That must now give energy to everyone."

Watkins would ‘elevate’ United

Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman has said that Ollie Watkins would “elevate” Manchester United’s attack.

Speaking to Boyle Sports, Goodman said: “I don’t think Ollie Watkins would go to either Man City or Liverpool. I think Darwin Nunez will be sensational. It’s only a matter of time before the chances he’s missing start flying in the back of the net and we’ll be saying it was worth the wait.

“I’m not sure if Watkins is an Arsenal type. There’s one club I think he’d elevate instantly and that’s Man United. But for me, take away the name and history of Man United and they’re a mid-table team. Aston Villa are a better team. I haven’t seen anything this season that suggests Man United aren’t a mid-table team.

“Watkins would definitely improve Man United, but I’d argue he’s best off staying at Aston Villa for the next couple of years.”

United shouldn’t sign Werner – Louis Saha

Former Manchester United star Louis Saha has pleaded with his former club not to sign Timo Werner.

He told BetFred: “Manchester United needs players that have stability, confidence, and strong, powerful qualities. Timo possesses most of them. However, Timo didn’t look confident in the Premier League during his time at Chelsea and Manchester United need players that can express themselves with a smile on their face.

“If he can’t do that, then I’m not sure whether it’s a move they should pursue. 

“The team is already struggling with players that are lacking confidence, so I wouldn’t want them to add another struggling player to their roster.

“There are enough players without the right confidence level and if Timo came in already lacking self-belief, then people may start to look at him and guess whether he’s fatigued or not the right fit for the tactics, when it’s really just a case of him lacking confidence.”

Diallo is back

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is back in full training following knee surgery in the summer.

The winger had a hugely impressive spell on loan at Sunderland last season.

The Ivorian will give United some much needed options in the wide areas with the likes of Rashford struggling to find form.

United training pictures

Ten Hag responds to players

Erik ten Hag has reportedly told players they cannot have more days off – despite their requests.

According to The Daily Mail, he told players the Premier League is becoming more physical and conditioning will be a key part in allowing the club to compete.

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Iraola hoping to make history

Andoni Iraola wants to replicate one of his best moments in football by leading Bournemouth to a win against Manchester United.

The Spaniard was part of the Athletic Club side that beat United 3-2 in 2012 in the Europa League.

He said: "Probably one of the best days in my football career.

“The second game against them, I think to win in this kind of scenery, you always remember these kinds of games.

“We have the chance tomorrow, again. Last season even, we played a friendly with Rayo Vallecano against (Manchester United).

“But even if it’s a friendly you don't want to lose.

“You want to compete. You want to do things well.

“Tomorrow there are points involved and we still need points, because even if we are doing very well, our start of the season has been very bad.

“So we are still in a position where we need points.”

United scoop three awards

Manchester United trio Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire and manager Erik ten Hag have been handed awards.

Garnacho was given a the accolade for the Goal of the Month after his stunning overhead kick against Everton.

Ten Hag and Maguire were handed the manager and player of the month awards.

Billing 'excited' for United test

Bournemouth star Phillip Billing has admitted that the team will have to be on their "a-game" in order to get a result against Man United.

I think everybody's looking forward to Old Trafford away.

Even though people are not in the best form at the minute and there's a lot of negativity around the club, but you can take away it's still Manchester United, it's still Old Trafford and it's still top players we come up against.

So we're gonna have to be on our A-game again, and hopefully we can grind out the result because the confidence in the boys is high.

Phillip Billing Daily Echo

Another doubt for United

Victor Lindelof is also a doubt for Manchester United ahead of their clash with Bournemouth.

The Swede has picked up a knock as missed training.

This could give a chance for out of favour defender Raphael Varane to come back into the team.

Rashford's stats this season

Rashford doubt

Marcus Rashford is a doubt for Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth.

The forward missed Man United's training session this afternoon through illness.

Fans call for Fernandes to be dropped

Man United fans have called on Bruno Fernandes to be dropped to the bench for their game against Bournemouth for a shock reason.

Fans have asked Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag to drop him for their next Premier League game when they host Bournemouth tomorrow.

And it all stems from fans believing Fernandes will not keep himself out of the referees book.

He is on four yellow cards and if he were to be booked against the Cherries then he would miss the match against Liverpool.

Up next for United

Rashford linked with Barca swap

Barcelona are considering a swoop for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to reports.

Calciomercato claim Barcelona are considering a shock move for Rashford.

A potential swap deal could also be on the cards, with the La Liga champions allegedly willing to send Raphinha the other way.

United were linked with a move for the Brazil international in 2021 alongside Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Ten Hag's motivation for Rashford

Erik ten Hag has called on Marcus Rashford to take inspiration from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire as he looks to get back into the team.

McTominay starred in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea where he scored both goals.

Meanwhile Maguire won Premier League player of the month despite the club desperately trying to sell him in the summer.

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