Jadon Sancho (loan)

[Brazilian Villain]

Trust his judgement but refuse to accept what he said as truth.

He subbed a sub
Pretend all you like but I’m not as gullible as you

He has subbed subs at least 4 times now I believe.

According to a Sky Sports journo on X, it's was the 10th time Emery has subbed a sub since he took charge. Didn't think it would be that high, but suggests it's not that unusual for Unai.

[kippaxvilla2]

He's got a bit of the Dele Alli about him.  Undoubted skill.  Attitude not so much.

[brontebilly]

Emery might be deflecting I suppose, but the truth seems more plausible. He didn’t have a pre-season and lost a week or two with us so I can understand why Emery is managing his minutes.

There's little or no chance Emery had in his head that he would only give Sancho 40 mins when he brought him on. He's being kind there. What I would say is in the previous occasions, which in the cases of Bailey and Buendia were a lot harsher, it happened those players were given chances very quickly again afterwards. Sancho could be back in very quickly again.

it wont be at Anfield.

Why not? With Elliot missing there is more chance of Sancho then not.

Because he couldn’t trust him against Man city at home and after subbing him on he had to sub him off for his own good
So I very much doubt he’ll trust him away at Anfield

But it’s true you never know if you’re right and the plan all along was to give him minutes he’s got a good chance of playing next week
If I’m right and he got subbed off because he became a liability he won’t be anywhere near the Anfield pitch

Just have to wait and see I suppose

If we are chasing the game then he's definitely an option. Liverpool are struggling at right back. Sancho has all the skills but in the PL you have to be able to physically compete. He has always struggled with that. Elliot likely is falling short in training in this same area.

Guessand showed in his cameo why he has earned Emerys trust.

[Percy McCarthy]

I agree with LeeB. I like Sancho because I like players with good technique who rarely give the ball away.

[eamonn]

Jeff Stelling, who's now paid to give his opinions rather than just fart out soccer stats, said Unai had mistreated Jadon by subbing him off. Silly galoot.

[Percy McCarthy]

Here you go Jeff, ten that he treated badly.

Alex Moreno vs. Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho vs. Everton
Leon Bailey vs. Liverpool
Morgan Rogers vs. Luton Town
Moussa Diaby vs. Chelsea
Nicolo Zaniolo vs. Liverpool
Jacob Ramsey vs. Leicester City
Emiliano Buendia vs. Brentford
Emiliano Buendia vs. Burnley
Jadon Sancho vs. Manchester City

[ChicagoLion]

I do not think any manager incLding Emery puts a sub on with the intention of subbing them off. I do believe though that the best managers will change strategy during the game and react to different circumstances.
Now there are 5 subs allowed it is far more likely and potentially expedient.

[boozey182]

From what I understand, that majority of our subs are premeditated. Someone I know went on a stadium tour the day after one of our games, and on the board in the dressing rom all of our subs were written down, with the time that they would come on and who they would replace. Obviously occasionally that will change due to the match situation, but I don't think Unai does much of that unless things are going really wrong.

I guess it's to do with managing minutes, more than impacting the game? Like, the plan is in place, and every player is expected to do their bit, whether they start or come on for the last five minutes, so it doesn't really matter who it is. as long as they do what they're told.

On Sunday, I would guess that Sancho was due to come on for 30 minutes in the seconds half. That got messed up with the Emi injury, but the plan was basically the same, with another sub (Guessand?), being bumped up the order. I really don't think there is any more in this 'story' than that.

For what it's worth, my take on Sancho is this - he's going to come in handy at times. He's direct, and sometimes we need someone like that. But he's got to be better at protecting the ball to impress Unai, it was notable on Sunday that he seemed the one player that was a bit loose with the ball, even though I thought he played alright generally. He'll get better if he wants to, and I think he will.

[eye digress]

He's direct, and sometimes we need someone like that. But he's got to be better at protecting the ball to impress Unai, it was notable on Sunday that he seemed the one player that was a bit loose with the ball, even though I thought he played alright generally. He'll get better if he wants to, and I think he will.

Interesting post, thanks. Just one point, I thought he isn't yet direct enough (as in, getting at his fullback).

[Brend'Watkins]

Where is this rule written or not written that subbing a sub is unfair?

And since when did Stelling become an authority on this?

[ChicagoLion]

He's direct, and sometimes we need someone like that. But he's got to be better at protecting the ball to impress Unai, it was notable on Sunday that he seemed the one player that was a bit loose with the ball, even though I thought he played alright generally. He'll get better if he wants to, and I think he will.

Interesting post, thanks. Just one point, I thought he isn't yet direct enough (as in, getting at his fullback).

I agree, he often unbalances the defender but instead of going past him he takes another touch and then another.
There is a general lack of intent about his play.
Also jumping out of tackles is not going to endear him to anyone,

[OCD]

I do not think any manager incLding Emery puts a sub on with the intention of subbing them off. I do believe though that the best managers will change strategy during the game and react to different circumstances.
Now there are 5 subs allowed it is far more likely and potentially expedient.

Emery said after the game that he intended on Sancho getting 60 minutes so he probably did plan on subbing the sub.

[OCD]

From what I understand, that majority of our subs are premeditated. Someone I know went on a stadium tour the day after one of our games, and on the board in the dressing rom all of our subs were written down, with the time that they would come on and who they would replace. Obviously occasionally that will change due to the match situation, but I don't think Unai does much of that unless things are going really wrong.

I always thought it was to counter what the opposition were doing or if we're needing to score.

[PaulWinch again]

I do not think any manager incLding Emery puts a sub on with the intention of subbing them off. I do believe though that the best managers will change strategy during the game and react to different circumstances.
Now there are 5 subs allowed it is far more likely and potentially expedient.

Emery said after the game that he intended on Sancho getting 60 minutes so he probably did plan on subbing the sub.

I doubt he was planning on giving him 60 mins.

[paul_e]

I do not think any manager incLding Emery puts a sub on with the intention of subbing them off. I do believe though that the best managers will change strategy during the game and react to different circumstances.
Now there are 5 subs allowed it is far more likely and potentially expedient.

Emery said after the game that he intended on Sancho getting 60 minutes so he probably did plan on subbing the sub.

I doubt he was planning on giving him 60 mins.

Didn't he say 45? Either way I'd be surprised if Emery doesn't mostly use pre-meditated subs. Look at everything that is said about him by players and coaches and you get the impression of someone who is meticulous in his planning. Is it really a shock to suggest he's got planned subs and only deviates from those if there are injuries or the wheels are coming off.