Sunderland boss Advocaat says entire squad is up for sale after poor start to season
Dick Advocaat is not a happy man.Photo: PA
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has said that any of his players can leave the club if they wish.
The Dutchman was speaking at his press conference ahead of the club's clash with Swansea at the weekend.
In the first two games Sunderland have lost twice to Leicester and Norwich, with little resistance put up by a team who only just about stayed up last season.
"Every player is for sale if the player wants to go, he can go." Advocaat said on Friday.
Lee Cattermole has not impressed in the opening games. Credit: PA
Leicester saw off Sunderland 4-2 on the opening day, in a game which saw Advocaat remove captain Lee Cattermole after half an hour.
Newly promoted Norwich won 3-1 at the Stadium of Light last week to ensure the Black Cats had no points from the first possible six.
Advocaat will be looking for a response from his players on Saturday, otherwise many of his players will be heading for the exit door.
Jeremiah Lens looks dejected after the Norwich loss. Credit: PA
Advocaat held a team meeting following the defeat Norwich as differences were aired between the players.
"After the game we always have training and a meeting. This time it took a bit longer because the players could also say something," he said.
"During the week they had a meeting with only the players, but it's only positive.
"I understand a little bit the (media) comments and the articles, but normally the panic starts in March or April, but it seems to have started now and that's quite early."
Yann M'Vila made his debut in the Norwich loss. Credit: PA
Advocaat has promised an improvement against Swansea after their recent failures.
"One thing that I can say, which is 100 per cent, is we will become a better team," Advocaat said. "There is no doubt about that.
"Maybe we need a little more time than others but you will see that we can only improve.
"Some teams maybe are already at the top, but we are not.
"That is an element that we have discussed. This team has to go to the edge, fighting-wise, spirit-wise and we did not do that.
"If you don't do that, the players miss a lot and they understand totally that we have to fight from the first minute to the last minute to get a result, but also to get our fans behind us.
"We will do that on Saturday, there is no doubt about that."
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Dick Advocaat is not a happy man.Photo: PA
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has said that any of his players can leave the club if they wish.
The Dutchman was speaking at his press conference ahead of the club's clash with Swansea at the weekend.
In the first two games Sunderland have lost twice to Leicester and Norwich, with little resistance put up by a team who only just about stayed up last season.
"Every player is for sale if the player wants to go, he can go." Advocaat said on Friday.
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Lee Cattermole has not impressed in the opening games. Credit: PA
Leicester saw off Sunderland 4-2 on the opening day, in a game which saw Advocaat remove captain Lee Cattermole after half an hour.
Newly promoted Norwich won 3-1 at the Stadium of Light last week to ensure the Black Cats had no points from the first possible six.
Advocaat will be looking for a response from his players on Saturday, otherwise many of his players will be heading for the exit door.
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Jeremiah Lens looks dejected after the Norwich loss. Credit: PA
Advocaat held a team meeting following the defeat Norwich as differences were aired between the players.
"After the game we always have training and a meeting. This time it took a bit longer because the players could also say something," he said.
"During the week they had a meeting with only the players, but it's only positive.
"I understand a little bit the (media) comments and the articles, but normally the panic starts in March or April, but it seems to have started now and that's quite early."
You must log in or register to see images
Yann M'Vila made his debut in the Norwich loss. Credit: PA
Advocaat has promised an improvement against Swansea after their recent failures.
"One thing that I can say, which is 100 per cent, is we will become a better team," Advocaat said. "There is no doubt about that.
"Maybe we need a little more time than others but you will see that we can only improve.
"Some teams maybe are already at the top, but we are not.
"That is an element that we have discussed. This team has to go to the edge, fighting-wise, spirit-wise and we did not do that.
"If you don't do that, the players miss a lot and they understand totally that we have to fight from the first minute to the last minute to get a result, but also to get our fans behind us.
"We will do that on Saturday, there is no doubt about that."
