Sancho left MU with the determination to find himself again in Aston Villa's shirt. But now that choice has turned into a dead end. From the person expected to create a breakthrough in the attack, Sancho has become a forgotten name on the reserve list of coach Unai Emery.
At the time of signing the contract, Villa Park appeared like a promised land. Sancho put his faith in the story of Rashford's revival here, in the advice of a friendly environment, the opportunity to return to European play. But football never follows simple calculations. What was true for others did not necessarily mean it would be true for him.
The harsh reality knocked on the door very early. Sancho has not had any starts in the Premier League this season. In total, he has only played 88 minutes in the tournament, only coming on from the bench. In all competitions, the former Dortmund star has only been in the starting lineup 3 times. The cold numbers show that Sancho's role at Villa is much more limited than initially imagined.
The return of Emiliano Buendia has contributed to Sancho’s banishment to the bench. Six starts, four goals – including a superb strike in October – have made Buendia the preferred choice on the left wing. And that’s where Sancho has been waiting.
In addition to Buendia, Morgan Rogers and John McGinn are also trusted by Emery for the remaining two attacking positions, making Sancho's chances of playing even narrower. With the door to return to MU closed, the 25-year-old player is faced with a difficult choice. He must patiently wait for a miracle at Villa, or find a way to leave in January 2026.
If there are no personnel changes or unexpected injuries, Sancho is at risk of continuing to sit on the bench at Villa Park.
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