Jadon Sancho
AVLEngland
Right
Mar 25, 2000
26
5'11"
168 lb
RW
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VillaTwo week timeline confirmed
Sancho (shoulder) is expected to miss two weeks due to his injury, according to manager Unai Emery, per John Townley of Birmingham Mail. "Sancho is not going to be out for a long time, but he is still out. In a few days or one or two weeks, he is coming back. He is progressing well. He is not available tomorrow."
Analysis: Sancho is still dealing with the injury he suffered during a friendly, and after a two-to-three-week timeline was speculated, it is confirmed that he will miss two weeks. This will set the attacker up for a return around the third week of April, either against Sunderland on the 19th or Fulham on the 25th. This will force a change for the time being, with Leon Bailey and Emiliano Buendia as possible replacements.
Set for two to three weeks out
Sancho (shoulder) is set to miss a minimum of two to three weeks due to his injury, according to Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic.
Analysis: Sancho is heading towards a decent absence, but has avoided the initial six-to-eight-week timeframe, instead now likely to miss two to three weeks. This comes after going down in a friendly during the break, suffering a joint issue in the shoulder, but luckily avoiding a dislocated shoulder. While there is a timeframe out, it is not precise, and he could be out longer, although he is for sure set to miss both Europa League quarterfinal matches against Bologna. With two starts in their past two games, Leon Bailey or Emiliano Buendia will likely see more time while Sancho is absent.
Suffers shoulder injury in friendly
Sancho was replaced in the first half of a friendly game versus Elche during the international break due to an apparent shoulder discomfort, Brian Dick and Leigh Curtis of Birmingham Live reported Friday.
Analysis: Sancho is now questionable for his side's Europa League visit to Bologna, with the severity of his issue yet to be revealed. He was in decent form after assisting in each of his last two official appearances. However, he has often been subbed off for either Leon Bailey or Emiliano Buendia, both of whom should be options to fill in the lineup in upcoming games.
Assist for Aston Villa
Sancho assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham United.
Analysis: Sancho earned his first start since Feb 27, while also recording his second assist of the season. He looks to be trending in the right direction, however inconsistency has been a key issue for the midfielder all season.
Available to play
Sancho is an option again for Aston Villa after missing Sunday's defeat against his parent club Manchester United due to being loan-locked.
Analysis: Sancho sat out Sunday's 3-1 loss against his parent club Manchester United due to loan restrictions but is now back in the mix for the Villains. The winger has started eight of his last 11 appearances across all competitions and should slot back into a similar role in the coming fixtures. That said, he hasn't found the net since late January and will be looking to sharpen that part of his game moving forward.
Loan locked against United
Sancho won't be an option for the next Premier League game against Manchester United due to being loan-locked by his parent club.
Analysis: Sancho is ineligible to face his parent club in the upcoming Premier League matchup due to a clause in his loan deal. The forward will be back available for the clash against West Ham on March. 22, though he should still see minutes in the upcoming Europa League doubleheader against Lille this month. Sancho has started just one of his last four appearances across all competitions, so his absence remains a relatively minor loss for the Villains.
Assists against Bournemouth
Sancho assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Sancho delivered a well-placed layoff to teammate Morgan Rogers for a close-range finish, marking his first goal contribution of the Premier League season. He has now started Aston Villa's last four league matches, though his overall start since joining on loan has been modest. He is averaging 1.74 chances created per 90 minutes this season, a strong rate that suggests more end product could follow, and performances like this strengthen his case to continue starting. Villa will next face Brighton & Hove Albion, who are currently winless in their last five league matches, giving Sancho another good opportunity to build momentum.
Scores winner against Fenerbahce
Sancho (illness) scored a goal from four shots (two on target) in 75 minutes during Thursday's UEFA Europa League win over Fenerbahce.
Analysis: Sancho returned to action in great form after recovering from a minor health issue. It was his first goal contribution of the season in all competitions and could help him gain confidence as he challenges Emiliano Buendia and Evann Guessand for playing time on the flanks. Still, the former Borussia Dortmund star has yet to make consistent contributions in the current campaign.
Out with illness
Sancho is out for Sunday's match against Everton due to an illness, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.
Analysis: Sancho is not with the club Sunday as he looks to overcome an illness, just enough to keep him out against the Toffees. This is a loss of depth for the club, but he should return rather quickly, potentially an option already when facing Fenerbahce on Thursday.
Solid offensive effort
Sancho generated one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Analysis: Sancho made his first appearance since December 11, and he delivered a notable effort on the offensive front. This marked his second consecutive appearance with a shot on target and over 10 completed passes. On the other hand, these marked his first crosses, although inaccurate, in seven appearances.
No longer loan locked
Sancho is available for the club after sitting out Sunday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Analysis: Sancho is no longer loan-locked and set to be an option for the club again, only sidelined for the one match. He has started in four of his 12 appearances this season, with all of his starts coming in Europa League play, and still has yet to earn a goal contribution this campaign.
Loan locked against United
Sancho (not injury related) won't be available for Sunday's clash against Manchester United due to being loan-locked by his parent club.
Analysis: Sancho has mainly been a bench option this season and remained an unused substitute against West Ham United on Sunday, after showing his anger when he was substituted against FC Basel in the Europa League. Sancho has yet to record his first goal contribution this season, as his loan spell has not been positive for now, therefore his absence against his parent club will not impact the starting XI.
Plays 45 as substitute
Sancho had two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Manchester City.
Analysis: Sancho was brought on the field Sunday following an early injury to Emiliano Buendia (foot), coming onto the field in just the 29th minute. However, he would not complete the game on the field, coming off after 45 minutes and appearing to be heated abiut the decision after ignoring their manager when exiting the field. He has held a minimal role since joining the team on loan, only starting in one of his four appearances, although he has dealt with some injuries.
Trains, fit for Sunday
Sancho (illness) is an option for Sunday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Unai Emery. "Both of them are training normally the whole week, and they will be available for Sunday if they are training well tomorrow."
Analysis: Sancho has been out of the past two games as he battles an injury, but he used the break to regain fitness, as the attacker is an option again. He will likely earn a bench spot in his return to the team sheet, with both appearances this season coming from the bench.
Remains sidelines
Sancho (illness) is out for Sunday's match against Burnley.
Analysis: Sancho is missing out once again Sunday, with the attacker appearing to still be out due to his illness. That said, the attacker is still looking to earn a bigger role with his club and his first start once fit, only appearing off the bench twice all season for a total of 40 minutes of play this campaign.
Out with illness
Sancho (illness) is out for Thursday's trip to Feyenoord, but is training.
Analysis: Sancho missed a 3-1 win over Fulham with illness, and wasn't deemed fit enough to travel for Thursday's European clash. The winger is back in training and will hope to have built enough fitness to return to the bench for a Sunday clash with Burnley before the international break.
Plays first minutes this season
Sancho featured for 74 minutes in Tuesday's defeat against Brentford in the EFL Cup, according to the club.
Analysis: Sancho played his first minutes as a Villan in Tuesday's defeat against the Bees in the EFL Cup, showing a good figure, although coach Unai Emery said he still has to build on his fitness. That said, he will likely be a bench option at best for the upcoming fixtures of Aston Villa until he reaches full fitness.
Loaned to Red Devils
Sancho has been loaned to Aston Villa from Manchester United, according to his new club.
Analysis: Sancho has moved away from United for the season as expected, with the attacker now loaned to Aston Villa for the 2025/26 season. He started to pick his career back up last season while with Chelsea, appearing in 31 games (19 starts), notching three goals and four assists in the process. He will likely be used in the attack alongside Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Donyell Malen, working for a starting role immediately.
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