Regis Le Bris compares ‘inconsistent’ Ahmed Abdullahi to unseen Sunderland gem as fight for first-team chance heats up
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has weighed up his options in the final third, with one surprise name being touted.
During the January transfer window, the Black Cats’ main aim was to bring in a left-sided attacker and a centre-forward, both of which they eventually managed to accomplish, with Enzo Le Fee and Jayden Danns filling the respective areas.
Unfortunately for Sunderland, Liverpool loanee Danns arrived on Wearside with a minor injury that has set back his potential debut date in Regis Le Bris’ side, meaning that the French boss has been unable to bolster his options in the short term after the January window, at least until the 19-year-old comes back from injury.
Wilson Isidor has shone in recent weeks for the Black Cats, whilst Eliezer Mayenda has been handed the role of coming off the bench, but Le Bris is still monitoring his options with two further names mentioned, including Ahmed Abdullahi.
However, because of Abdullahi’s struggles with injury, Le Bris has suggested that an alternative man could be in the frame for his first league game shortly with the Black Cats.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris weighs up Ahmed Abdullahi and Trey Ogunsuyi debate
Looking towards the Sunderland youth set-up, Le Bris has many young gems waiting in the wings for an opportunity within the first team, with Abdullahi getting back to speed with the U21’s after his return from injury, whilst Trey Ogunsuyi has shown his goalscoring prowess at this level.
Amid questions over Abdullahi’s route to first-team football, the Frenchman weighed up a debate about the Nigerian and fellow striker Ogunsuyi, per Sunderland Echo, to which he said: “I don’t know exactly when Ahmed will be available because it has been a little inconsistent for him.
“He has shown good qualities on the pitch but initially, he had some discomfort around his previous injuries. Now, he is finding a good rhythm so if he can maintain this for a period, then he can be very helpful for us. He has good qualities.”
