what do they mean ????? He will soon be back with us when there knocked out SO WHAT HE WONT GET A GAME ANYWAY Good for Sunderland? Wahbi Khazri's Tunisia playing catch-up at African Cup of Nations
Full story: Substitute Wahbi Khazri was unable to rescue Tunisia from an opening-game defeat at the African Cup of Nations. His side are bottom of Group B after losing their opening game 2-0 to Senegal. With Didier Ndong’s Gabon surprisingly held by tournament debutants Guinea Bissau, the early signs are that Sunderland may have reinforcements for the FA Cup fourth round if they can reach it. Khazri was on the bench after spraining his ankle in a warm-up game against Egypt, and by the time he was introduced at half-time, his side were 2-0 down. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane scored from the penalty spot after a foul on West Ham United’s Cheikhou Kouyate, and Kara Mbodji doubled the lead after half an hour. Khazri impressed in the second half but was unable to tilt the balance. Abdoulaye Diallo unconvincingly kept a Khazri corner out the net and saved from a direct free-kick. He also denied Youssef Msakni after he was played in by the Sunderland forward. Who will Sunderland miss most during the African Cup of Nations? Lamine Kone Wahbi Khazri Dider Ndong Senegal – who chose not to select Khazri’s Sunderland club-mate Papy Djilobodji for the competition – hit the woodwork in the second half through Ismailla Sarr’s deflected cross but Mbodji hit the frame of his own goal. Newcastle United’s Henri Saivet came off the bench for Senegal, but club-mate Mohammed Diame was an unused substitute. The good news for Tunisia is Algeria were unable to take full advantage, surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw by Zimbabwe. Sunderland transfer news LIVE: Is David Moyes nearing a crucial breakthrough? It took a second goal of the game for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez to deny Zimbabwe, whose kit had not arrived in time for the game, a shock win. Senegal’s was the only victory of the opening weekend. Hosts Gabon had been expected to kick off the tournament with a win, but were jeered off after their 1-1 draw with Guinea Bissau. Midfielder Ndong played the full 90 minutes. Gabon play Burkina Faso on Wednesday, while Tunisia face Algeria the next day. Gabon’s final group game is on January 22, with Tunisia’s on 23rd. Victor Anichebe makes Sunderland tick - and he cannot return soon enough If Sunderland can beat Burnley on Tuesday they will be at home to Fleetwood Town or Bristol City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on January 28. They play Tottenham Hotspur three days later. The final of the African Cup of Nations is on February 5, the day after Sunderland travel to Sam Allardyce’s Crystal Palace. Joint tournament favourites Ivory Coast begin their campaign against DR Congo on Monday, although Sunderland central defender Lamine Kone may have to settle for a place on the bench after picking up a thigh injury playing against Burnley in the Premier League on New Year’s Eve. Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is a key player for the Elephants.
He crux of the story is The jornos predict Tunisia to get knocked out early Meaning good news for Sunderland and kasri will return early However little do the press know when kasri returns he will still not get a game
Kasri better get a game mate after Saturdays dross they made Rodwell look like Ronaldo hehe, all them will walk into the team for the massive C palace game in less than 3 weeks, Bridcutt could if he was still here ! (no only joking we are not that desperate)
Watched Kas last night, he was OK but nothing special, his team played some nice football but were let down in front of goal, just heard that we are in for Robbie Brady. Not a bad signing imo. if it comes off.
Leeds Utd = 3rd in the Championship, playing good football and Bridcutt the organiser and star midfielder. Sunderland = A shambles, who would be lucky to make 13th in the Championship at the moment, playing **** football. I'm sure Bridcutt wouldn't be that desperate either..
With Gary Monk waving to his old club as his new club replaces them in the PL. The Swansea board must be kicking themselves stupid for booting him out too early!
is this the ACON thread? Gabon currently drawing. Stays like this and they've got a good chance of going out at the group stage. Prejuice scored for Burkina Faso
