Manager now makes striker decision as Sunderland confirm deal

Sunderland are now preparing for another difficult match against playoff-bound West Brom on Saturday. The Black Cats recently picked up two points from form teams Bristol City and Leeds United, and they will look to add to that number this weekend.

The Black Cats’ season has slowed substantially, and they now face a battle to finish in the top half, but they will be desperate to finish strong in order to generate optimism for the next season. Meanwhile, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the Stadium of Light’s latest news.

Maja decision made

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan has revealed that attacker Josh Maja will miss this weekend’s game against Sunderland. “Maja will play tonight with the under-21s if the training (for Wallace) goes well, if Wallace feels completely fine and everybody is available from the previous game,” said the manager of the Baggies.

“He needs this game time, which we don’t have the opportunity to provide him in any other manner, from the physical staff and the coaching staff; it’s exactly what he needs if we want to see him help the team.

“Sometimes we need to, let’s say, sacrifice one game if we want to help him be ready, sometimes if you don’t make this sacrifice you can spend two months’ time to make him available to play as we cannot forget he has been injured from the Sunderland game until now, so a lot of months, which needs some time.”

 

Hummel confirmed

Sunderland have confirmed that they will have a new kit manufacturer starting next season, with Danish brand Hummel taking over as part of a multi-year agreement. Sunderland’s chief business officer, David Bruce, stated: “We have been working on this agreement throughout the season, and we are delighted to welcome Hummel back to Sunderland.”

“Although several worldwide companies expressed interest in SAFC, our ownership group made it clear that any agreement had to be completely unique and tailored to our club. Hummel shined through from the start, having a deep understanding of Sunderland that embraces our culture and future.”