Tony Mowbray drops Isaac Lihadji update

A giant replace has emerged on Sunderland and their squad forward of their conflict with Studying within the Championship this afternoon…

What’s the newest on Isaac Lihadji?

Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed that the French winger is about to be within the squad for the primary time since arriving from French giants Lille final month.

Are you excited to see Lihadji play?

The Chronicle’s James Hunter tweeted:

“Mowbray: Lihadji is out there for the primary time this weekend. Doesn’t but communicate any English. Thinks he’s probably for use as an influence sub within the short-term. #safc.”

He’s but to make his debut for Sunderland after being ineligible to play towards Fulham within the FA Cup in midweek attributable to not being registered for the preliminary fixture towards the Premier League aspect.

It’s an thrilling enhance for Mowbray

The French winger’s availability for right now’s conflict with the Royals is an thrilling enhance for the Sunderland boss because the younger gem has the potential to be an excellent participant for the membership.

While the gem is unlikely to be ready to begin within the fast future, because of the language barrier, the 20-year-old may very well be a wonderful choice off the bench and somebody who might come on as a game-changer for the Black Cats.

Lihadji, who expertise scout Jacek Kulig as soon as dubbed “explosive“, showcased his high quality in Ligue 1 for Lille final season as he produced one aim and four assists in 13 appearances – beginning two of these matches.

The dynamo performed 227 minutes of motion, which works out at roughly two-and-a-half full video games, and was straight concerned in 5 targets, while creating 13 probabilities for his teammates – roughly 5 per 90 minutes.

These statistics, albeit from a small pattern measurement, present that the teen is able to offering high quality in its place and doesn’t want to begin video games to be able to make a major influence on the prime finish of the pitch.

No Sunderland participant has offered greater than 1.9 key passes per match within the Championship this season and this implies that Lihadji has the potential to be an improve on Mowbray’s present artistic shops in midfield and out broad.

Subsequently, having the Frenchman out there for choice in its place is an thrilling enhance for the Black Cats head coach because the gem might enhance the aspect while additionally being an choice who has confirmed his potential to be a match-winner, or difference-maker, off the bench at the next degree.