JADON SANCHO suffered another setback after being forced off during a friendly between Aston Villa and Elche on Friday.
The 26-year-old left the pitch in the 39th minute after sustaining what appeared to be a shoulder injury.
Jadon Sancho suffered a shoulder injury during a mid-season friendly in SpainCredit: Getty
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looked very uncomfortable as he walked across the pitch with his right arm in a makeshift sling.
Fans were left concerned, with many also furious that had even organised a friendly during the international break.
One person wrote: “What is the point in this stupid friendly.”
Another commented: “Sack whoever thought a friendly during the run in was a good idea.”
A third said: “Hopefully it’s precautionary and it’s just bruised.”
While a fourth added: “We have to be the unluckiest club in the world.”
The incident happened with Villa 1-0 up in the first half.
Pau Torres broke the deadlock for the side, but Federico Redondo equalised on the brink of half-time.
Alvaro Rodriguez then scored the winner for Elche in the final minute.
Villa announced earlier this week that they were flying to Spain for a three-day training camp.
Sancho has made 31 appearances for the club this term, scoring once and providing three assists.
He joined on loan from in September.
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