Erik ten Hag claims he only saw Phil Jones train for ‘20 MINUTES’ as Man Utd confirm his free transfer exit
ERIK TEN HAG revealed he has only seen Phil Jones train for 20 minutes since arriving at Old Trafford.
Manchester United confirmed on Friday that Jones will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.
The 31-year-old has played 229 times for United since joining from Blackburn in 2011.
However, Jones‘ Old Trafford career has been blighted by a number of injuries.
He has not played for the club since coming off the bench in a 3-0 win against Brentford in May 2022.
And Red Devils boss Ten Hag has admitted 20 minutes in the first training session of the year is all he has seen of Jones since arriving at United.
Speaking in his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Bournemouth, it was put to Ten Hag that he’d never seen Jones on the pitch.
But the Dutchman replied: “Yes, [I have for] 20 minutes [in the] first training [session] of the year!
“But, I think he has [had] a great career, what he achieved, winning the Premier League, winning the FA Cup, winning the Europa League, being present at two World Cups, a massive career at Man United.
“So, all the credit for his career.”
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United paid tribute to Jones by gifting him a framed shirt with his named and number on the back.
Jones also emotionally opened up on his injury hell in a message to fans after his departure was confirmed.
The defender is set to take some time before deciding on his next career move.