Panicking I would think. We dont have Mvila and only Catts n Kirchy good enough for us. Cannot risk an injury until we sign some players.
From the Chronicle: Jan Kirchhoff was left out as a precaution for Sunderland’s first pre-season game at Hartlepool in midweek, and he was against absent at Rotherham. Jones’ place was taken by young right-back Josh Robson, former Newcastle United and Aston Villa man N’Zogbia started instead of Cattermole. SUNDERLAND: Pickford (Mannone 46), J Robson, Kone (E Robson 85), Kaboul (Ledger 78), van Aanholt, Rodwell, Lens (Greenwood 86), N’Zogbia, Khazri (Gooch 65), Borini (Watmore 56), Defoe (Honeyman 75). Subs not used: T Robson, Asoro, Stryjek
You'd have to ask the question, although it's not a nice one ....... is N’Zogbia a better football player than Cattermole?
Similarly, Does anyone know, why there was no sign of Lens yesterday? Everytime he was was on screen, he was picking himself off of the turf.
Different player, different positions. Zog was man of the match yesterday. never rated him because of his attitude but don't doubt his ability. Not sure what giving a trial to somebody who only ever turns up when it's contract time achieves though
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On the match commentary they said he had a slight injury so wasn't played as a precaution. If we do sign Charlie Zog then it should be on a 1 year contract to see if he applies himself. He done well yesterday so it's worth a punt. He won't be expensive as he seems to be an out of favour player right now. It's up to him to show what he can do and more important, consistently. M'Vila is still the number 1 priority.
Agree with all of that but a fit, and raring to go, N’Zogbia would be good to have festering on the bench .......... instead of Bridcutt for example.
