Overview
- Unai Emery said he remains a firm believer in Jadon Sancho and will work to restore the winger’s best level over the rest of the season.
- Sancho is on a season-long loan from Manchester United and is ineligible to face his parent club this weekend.
- The 25-year-old has not started a Premier League match for Villa and has no goals or assists in 13 appearances so far.
- He has started Villa’s last four Europa League fixtures, and Emery indicated his first match after the break is planned against Chelsea.
- Speculation about a January exit or loan termination has surfaced in reports, including links to Fenerbahce and other clubs, but no move has been confirmed.