Rashford expresses support for the 'black sheep' Sancho

Following Aston Villa's disappointing start to this season, Jadon Sancho made a strong promise to the fans and quickly received enthusiastic backing from his former Manchester United teammate, Marcus Rashford.

Under coach Unai Emery, the team has only secured 3 points after the first 5 matches, scoring just one goal and currently sitting 18th in the Premier League standings. Not only struggling domestically, Aston Villa was also knocked out early from the EFL Cup in the third round, deepening the gloomy atmosphere at Villa Park.

In this context, Jadon Sancho, who is on loan from Manchester United, posted on Instagram after a 1-1 draw with Sunderland to reassure the supporters: “Regretting not getting the win last weekend, but we will hold our heads high and keep working to make things right.”This is seen as a vow that ignites the determination of the 25-year-old winger, who is seeking to regain top form in his new environment.

Right after Sancho’s post, Marcus Rashford left a heart emoji in the comments as a sign of empathy and moral support. Rashford had previously spent time on loan at Aston Villa in the latter half of last season and was instrumental in convincing Sancho to join Villa Park during the recent summer transfer window.

Rashford’s gesture shows he still holds a special interest in his former club and hopes Sancho can soon prove himself at Aston Villa. Besides Rashford, several of Sancho’s teammates at Villa and the England national team also commented, showing solidarity during this challenging time.

Despite expectations to “revive” his career at Aston Villa, Sancho has only played eight minutes in the Premier League this season. Coach Emery’s patience is limited, while former striker Gabby Agbonlahor has warned that if Sancho doesn’t demonstrate his abilities, he will face a long spell on the bench.

With Villa’s attack struggling to score, Sancho’s promise to the fans becomes even more crucial. He needs to quickly prove his worth not only to save his career but also to help the Midlands club escape their crisis.