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“These next seven games are going to be massive”- “Chris Mepham Reveals Game-Changing Truth That Every Sunderland Fan Needed to Hear – One Major Doubt Finally Laid to Rest
Sunderland defender Chris Mepham offered an honest evaluation of the 2024/25 Championship season’s business end.
Sunderland secured a crucial win over Millwall last weekend, with Trai Hume scoring the match-winning goal.
Regis Le Bris’ side entered the game struggling, having just come off an international break and a heavy 3-0 defeat to Coventry City, a result that raised some doubts about the Sunderland manager.
Despite this, Sunderland returned to form in their victory over Alex Neil’s Millwall. Patrick Roberts impressed on the right, and Hume was exceptional, both scoring and adapting well to an unfamiliar left-back role due to defensive injuries.
Another standout for Sunderland was Chris Mepham, who gave his candid thoughts on the team’s recent performances and the key actions needed for the final stretch of games—insights that are sure to resonate with Black Cats supporters.
Chris Mepham’s Post-Millwall Reflection and the Next Seven Games
The Millwall win was vital for Le Bris’ team, who needed a boost after several lackluster performances in recent weeks. Mepham, the Welsh centre-back, shared a refreshingly honest perspective on what the team must do moving forward.
Speaking to the Sunderland Echo, Mepham said: “These next seven games are going to be massive. When you’re in a team that’s playing well and getting good results, you feel like you can take on anyone.
On the other hand, when you’re not getting results and confidence is low, like we’ve seen in recent weeks, it makes every match feel tougher.
“It was crucial to give the fans a response. We were way below our usual standard last week, and that was as far from our normal selves as I’ve seen. We want to carry this momentum into the play-offs.”
Sunderland now face two challenging fixtures, traveling to Tony Mowbray’s West Brom and Norwich City within three days.
Mepham’s Comments Address Fan Concerns
One concern for Sunderland fans before the international break was the team’s lack of confidence and fitness, evident in their 3-0 loss to Coventry.
However, Mepham’s comments have helped put to rest any fears of complacency, as he directly addressed the issue and assured fans that the team is committed to avoiding any repeat of those struggles.
As Sunderland heads into the final stretch of games, the importance of building momentum cannot be overstated, especially with Coventry in strong form—a team they could very well face in the Championship play-off semi-finals.
