“67 touches, 13 duels won”- Sunderland’s exceptional talent was a ‘brilliant’ standout for Regis Le Bris despite falling to a defeat against Plymouth Argyle.
Sunderland’s star player delivered another strong performance despite their defeat to Plymouth Argyle.
The Black Cats faced their first league loss of the 2024/25 Championship season, falling 3-2 to Plymouth Argyle away from home. This result was unexpected, especially given Sunderland’s solid start under Regis Le Bris, who had previously led them to four consecutive Championship victories.
Defensive issues were evident in the loss to Plymouth, but Sunderland’s attack remained effective, with goals from Patrick Roberts and Romaine Mundle. Unlike last season, there is a renewed optimism about Sunderland’s attacking capabilities this year, and Mundle stood out even in defeat.
Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle has been filling the significant void left by Jack Clarke’s move to Ipswich Town. He has been praised as ‘brilliant’ by Sunderland Echo for his performance, which has become a consistent feature this season. Mundle’s stats support this praise: according to SofaScore, he won 13 duels, completed six dribbles, had 67 touches, and made two key passes, in addition to scoring a crucial goal that almost secured a point for Sunderland.
Mundle’s impressive form will help ensure that the loss to Plymouth Argyle remains an isolated incident. Alongside other standout players like Chris Rigg, Dan Neil, and Jobe Bellingham, Mundle has shown resilience and maturity, refusing to let his performance drop despite the defeat.
Credit should go to Le Bris for fostering a resilient mentality within the Sunderland squad, which will be crucial as they look to bounce back in their next league match against Middlesbrough.
