Sunderland star Eliezer Mayenda receives message from Leeds United compatriot after Sheffield Wednesday brace
One Leeds United star has reached out to Sunderland attacker Eliezer Mayenda following his brace vs Sheffield Wednesday.
Sunderland beat Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening, as Regis Le Bris’ side closed the gap on the top two, with eight points separating the Black Cats and Sheffield United.
It was far from a complete performance by Sunderland, with Jobe Bellingham struggling in the centre of the park, but Eliezer Mayenda was on form, bagging a brace to lead his side towards a 2-1 win.
Mayenda’s first goal was controversial after the ball struck his arm before steering it goalwards, via a favourable reflection, but the second showed brilliant quality from the Spaniard to head home after Trai Hume’s clever cross from deep.
After the clash, Sunderland’s in-form striker received a message from a promotion rival currently plying his trade with Leeds United.
Sunderland star Eliezer Mayenda receives message from Leeds United man Mateo Joseph
Mayenda’s brace away at Sheffield Wednesday marked the 19-year-old’s fifth and sixth goals of the 2024/25 Championship season, a remarkable figure considering his improvement from last season, as well as the fact that he has more often played from off the bench.
Shortly after the game, the Sunderland striker took to Instagram to post a message directed towards Black Cats fans, which read: “Thanks to all the supporters for their incredible support.”
Surprisingly, one man who left a comment to the post was promotion rival and Leeds United star Mateo Joseph. The fellow Spaniard left the comment ‘you are on fire brother’.
