Overview
- Sancho entered for the injured Emiliano Buendía in the 29th minute and was withdrawn in the 74th during Villa’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
- On leaving the pitch he did not acknowledge Evann Guessand or head coach Unai Emery, an exchange that drew scrutiny.
- Emery said the move was not a punishment, emphasized that Sancho played 45 minutes, and outlined a plan to help him regain form and push for an England return.
- The 25-year-old is on loan from Manchester United, has made only a handful of appearances for Villa this season, and has yet to record a goal or assist.
- Online reaction was critical after the incident, while former Dortmund coach Edin Terzic publicly backed Sancho’s talent, saying he still has the potential for top individual honors.