Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admitted Jadon Sancho, along with Tyrell Malacia, was substituted for his lack of movement on the ball rather than his role in Omonia Nicosia's opening goal on Thursday night.
Both players were withdrawn at half-time, with Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford coming on in their places. Rashford went on to score United's equaliser and eventual winner in the 3-2 win in Cyprus.
Speaking after the contest, Ten Hag said: “It was not [the goal] what I was happy with, it was the movement with our ball. The width on the left side, for me, was no good first-half. The movement from behind the defending line. So I hoped with Luke and Marcus, we get more effect from that and so in my opinion that happens."
