MULUMBU ON SADIKI

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Former DR Congo star Youssouf Mulumbu has backed Sunderland to stay up this season and praised his fellow countryman Noah Sadiki. Mulumbu spoke to us via Parimatch.

SADIKI

"Expectations for Noah Sadiki in the national team setup are very high because he's playing in the Premier League with Sunderland. He understands his role as a box-to-box midfielder, but from that position, he needs to chip in with more goals and assists. That's what the team is crying out for."

BUILD ON CHELSEA WIN

“Sunderland just need to find a way to win matches. Last season was outstanding for them, but this year, despite keeping the same manager and recruiting well, results have deserted them. The result against Chelsea was massive, and hopefully they can build on that momentum."

SECOND SEASON SYNDROME

"I believe they will stay up because they have the individual quality and the right attributes in the squad. But this is their second season in the top flight, and second-season syndrome is real. It's always harder than the first."

INTL BREAK

“We'll see how they regroup over the international break. It will be a battle, but I back them to survive.”