Noah Sadiki
21-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Dealing with discomfort
Sadiki (muscular) was forced off in the 71st minute of Saturday's 3-0 loss against Arsenal after experiencing some discomfort, but he did not suffer any injury, coach Regis Le Bris told the media, according to the Sunderland Echo. "He struggled a bit with a bit of discomfort but I think he'll be OK."
ANALYSIS
Sadiki was forced off in the 71st minute of Saturday's loss to the Gunners after feeling some muscular tightness, but he avoided any real injury and is expected to be available going forward for the Black Cats. With the match already out of reach, the change appeared to be purely precautionary rather than performance or injury related. That said, if Sadiki were to miss a match, Lutsharel Geertruida would be the logical fill-in, as Granit Xhaka (ankle) remains sidelined with an injury and is still two to three weeks away from returning.
Sadiki was forced off in the 71st minute of Saturday's loss to the Gunners after feeling some muscular tightness, but he avoided any real injury and is expected to be available going forward for the Black Cats. With the match already out of reach, the change appeared to be purely precautionary rather than performance or injury related. That said, if Sadiki were to miss a match, Lutsharel Geertruida would be the logical fill-in, as Granit Xhaka (ankle) remains sidelined with an injury and is still two to three weeks away from returning.
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Brought off injured
Sadiki was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Saturday's clash with Arsenal.
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Starts in return from AFCON
Sadiki is in the starting squad for his first game since returning from the AFCON. He went the full 120 minutes, taking one shot and making three tackles.
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Returns to Sunderland
Sadiki is heading back to Sunderland after completing his international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON and should be back available for next week's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Jan. 17.
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Playing with DR Congo
Sadiki was called up by DR Congo for AFCON and is expected to miss at least three weeks for his club.
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In starting midfield
Sadiki (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
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Unlikely to join Manchester United
Sunderland aren't open to transferring Sadiki to Manchester United, according to The Sun.
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The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the DR Congo international, who has turned heads this season while putting up solid displays in Sunderland's midfield. However, the Black Cats aren't interested in parting ways with the 21-year-old midway through the season. Talks between both clubs could resume after the end of the 2025/26 season, though.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the DR Congo international, who has turned heads this season while putting up solid displays in Sunderland's midfield. However, the Black Cats aren't interested in parting ways with the 21-year-old midway through the season. Talks between both clubs could resume after the end of the 2025/26 season, though.