3 key passes, 100% dribbles completed: United loanee makes positive contribution in rare opportunity

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho returned to loan action for Aston Villa. To find out where all of United’s loanees are playing their football this season, click here. The attacker has struggled since joining the Villans, where he is yet to score a goal or play any real major role for Unai Emery’s side. Struggles The 25 year old has largely been restricted to appearances in the Europa League, making only three appearances in the Premier League. He has made a total of seven appearances without contributing a goal or an assist during his 317 minutes on the pitch. Performance versus Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. Sancho made a rare start for Villa and played 75 minutes of action. He once again did not score or assist in the 2-0 win but he did play his part. Sancho had three key passes in the game but could only complete one of his five cross attempts. The winger completed 80% of his passes but struggled to get into goalscoring positions as he failed to attempt a shot on goal. The 25 year old was a threat down the wing though, as he completed all three of his dribble attempts on a decent night for the Villans. Sancho was not at his strongest defensively, winning three out of eight ground duels and he did not participate in any aerial contests. Future away from United There have been reports that United are prepared to lose Sancho on a free this summer and not risk extending his option for another year in his contract. Reports suggest he may be lining up a move back to Germany to Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The England international could be next in action for Villa when they face AFC Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon. Jadon Sancho stats vs Maccabi Tel Aviv StatValue Goals0 Assists0 Expected Assists (xA)0.22 Key Passes3 Crosses (Accurate)5 (1) Accurate Passes20 / 25 (80%) Passes in Opposition Half (Acc.)12 / 19 (63%) Passes in Own Half (Acc.)4 / 6 (67%) Total Shots0 Shots on Target0 Shots Blocked0 Touches38 Unsuccessful Touches1 Dribbles (Successful)3 (3) Possession Lost12 Tackles (Won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked Shots0 Recoveries3 Ground Duels (Won)8 (3) Aerial Duels (Won)0 (0) Fouls1 Dribbled Past2 Errors Leading to Shot1 Source: SofascoreFeatured image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images – The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.