Sky Sports pundit expects other clubs to ‘come knocking’ for ‘unbelievable’ Sunderland defender this summer
Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie has claimed that “other clubs may come knocking” to sign Sunderland defender Trai Hume this summer.
The Northern Ireland international has established himself as a key presence on Wearside since signing for the Black Cats from Linfield in 2022, and so far this season, has missed just one Championship fixture due to suspension.
Hume has been the subject of transfer speculation before, with reports back in January suggesting that Fulham were weighing up the prospect of a swoop for the 22-year-old.
Sunderland reporter absolutely baffled by one ‘strange’ Regis Le Bris decision vs Coventry City
Anyone watching Sunderland take on Coventry City on Saturday will probably have felt a multitude of emotions, ranging from anger, disappointment, and for some, sheer confusion.
Sunderland had appeared to be back on track after successive defeats to Leeds United and Hull City, with wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff, and a draw against Preston offering hope once more in the promotion race.
However, that good run came to an abrupt end at the CBS Arena this weekend, with Regis Le Bris’ men putting in an abysmal showing against Frank Lampard’s Coventry team.
Lampard suggested the game was easier than expected, and he’s right to feel that way. Indeed, some of the decisions Le Bris made just simply didn’t make sense, and may have handed the game to the Sky Blues.
Regis Le Bris used Alan Browne completely wrong vs Coventry City
No one in red and white covered themselves in glory on Saturday afternoon, as reflected by our Sunderland player ratings from the match.
But, one player may not necessarily be to blame for how he performed, with Le Bris choosing to play Alan Browne completely out of position.
James Copley took to Twitter/X to comment on that, writing: “I can’t get my head around Alan Browne not coming on earlier or even starting that game – and then as a right winger?
“Probably wouldn’t have changed the result but still strange. Break probably coming at a good time.”
Browne, typically a central midfielder, was brought on in the 78th minute to replace Patrick Roberts, taking up the right wing role.
As expected, he struggled to make an impact with the limited time he had on the pitch and from an area he wasn’t familiar with.
Browne managed just 13 touches and a 64% success rate with his passing, and failed to reach his target with his single cross and two long balls. He also lost possession five times.
It’s unclear why Le Bris made such a change, aside from the fact that he really had no other options to play there with Roberts flailing late on.
