Jadon Sancho Set to Return to Full Training at Aston Villa

Jadon Sancho is expected to resume full training with Aston Villa ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham after the international break. The winger has had limited game time since his loan move from Manchester United, featuring only eight minutes across four league matches and mostly working separately from the first team while recovering from illness.

Sancho’s sole starting appearance was in the Carabao Cup against Brentford last month, a match that ended in a penalty shootout defeat. Despite limited playing time, he has shown flashes of promise during substitute appearances in league and Europa League fixtures, including outings against Sunderland and Bologna. Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has expressed confidence in his ability to help Sancho regain his place in the England squad before the next World Cup.

Sancho, 25, currently earns about £250,000 per week, with a significant portion of his salary covered by Aston Villa after he joined late in the summer transfer window. His arrival marked a major move, but his integration into the team has been slow. His recent activities include arriving at Villa Park for European fixtures and working on his fitness during recovery.

Jadon Sancho has started only one game since joining Villa, against Brentford in the League Cup.

Sancho arriving at Villa Park for a Europa League fixture against Bologna in September.

Following a challenging start to the season, Aston Villa has recently improved their form with four consecutive wins in both the Premier League and Europa League. They are set to face Tottenham on October 19, with Sancho hoping to be involved in the squad.