Jadon Sancho has praised Unai Emery after scoring his first goal of the season, while also taking a clear swipe at the Manchester United managers he has worked under.
The winger, currently on loan at Aston Villa, found the net to get off the mark for the campaign and then spoke warmly about Emery’s influence. Sancho suggested he is enjoying the way he is being handled and the belief being shown in him, making it clear he feels in a better place under the Villa boss.
Sancho’s comments also carried an edge aimed back at Old Trafford, as he referenced his time at United and the different experiences he had there. Without naming anyone directly, he indicated that not all managers treated him the same, and he made the contrast with Emery obvious.
It is the latest chapter in a difficult period for Sancho at Manchester United, where he has spent time away from the first-team picture and has been looking for a fresh start. His loan move has given him a chance to reset, and opening his scoring account for the season has added to that sense of momentum.
After the goal, Sancho’s admiration for Emery was clear as he spoke of the manager’s approach and how it has helped him. The Aston Villa head coach, he implied, has created an environment that suits him and allows him to play with freedom.
Sancho will now hope that first goal of the season is a springboard, both for his own form and for Villa’s ambitions, as he looks to keep his place and build consistency under Emery.
