A worrying damage replace has now emerged on a Sunderland star forward of this weekend’s journey to Coventry Metropolis within the first leg of the Championship play-offs.
Black Cats gearing up for play-off conflict
The Black Cats have earned the chance to finish their eight-year absence from the Premier League, courtesy of a fourth-placed end within the second tier, however they may have their work reduce out, given their kind heading into the play-offs.
Regis Le Bris‘ facet are winless of their final six Championship video games, shedding their final 5 video games on the spin, whereas upcoming opponents Coventry have fought valiantly within the second half of the season to safe a play-off end beneath the helm of Frank Lampard.
Whereas it may very well be troublesome to re-gather momentum heading into the play-offs, Le Bris has insisted {that a} lack of a prize to play for might have affected his group in the direction of the tail finish of the season, saying: “We had nothing to chase and in that scenario, it’s extremely troublesome for all of the groups on the earth.
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This might be a large blow for the Black Cats.
“Have a look at Paris St Germain, for instance. They gained the title and went unbeaten all season. However as they began to organize the (Champions League) semi-final, they misplaced two video games in a row.”
The Sunderland boss had been hoping Romaine Mundle would return to choice for play-offs, which may have given his facet a much-needed enhance, however there has now been a worrying replace forward of Friday’s journey to Coventry.
Le Bris mentioned: “I don’t know precisely who shall be accessible however I don’t suppose we’ll fairly have a full squad,”
“I feel will probably be a bit of bit quickly for Romaine and likewise for Aji to be concerned within the first leg. Many of the squad shall be accessible. Romaine and Aji can hopefully be concerned on Tuesday evening.”
“Sensible” Mundle may very well be enormous miss for Sunderland
It seems not possible that Mundle shall be concerned this weekend, with Le Bris indicating he might not even have the ability to be concerned within the second leg, and the winger may very well be an enormous miss for the Black Cats.
The 22-year-old has been a key participant when match this season, selecting up 5 objectives and two assists within the Championship, and his absence coincides with the most important drop-off in kind, underlining his significance to the facet.
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Sunderland’s final 5 fixtures |
Consequence |
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Queens Park Rangers (h) |
0-1 |
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Oxford United (a) |
2-0 |
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Blackburn Rovers (h) |
0-1 |
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Bristol Metropolis (a) |
2-1 |
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Swansea Metropolis (h) |
0-1 |
Captain Dan Neil will even be dissatisfied by the information that the ahead is unlikely to play an element in Saturday’s recreation, having lauded his teammate as “good” previously.
The information that Mundle is about to be unavailable shall be a serious concern for Sunderland forward of the play-offs, particularly contemplating their very poor kind heading into the tie towards Coventry.