Enzo Le Fee magic again, 4/10 wastes his chance – Sunderland player ratings vs Bournemouth
Sunderland came from behind to secure a massive three points at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Off the back of Sunderland’s 1-0 defeat away to Fulham, the Black Cats were back on home soil to take on Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth, though things couldn’t have got off to a worse start.
Formerly Sunderland-linked Amine Adli scored the opener for the Cherries after six minutes, before Tyler Adams doubled their advantage just eight minutes later from distance.
Reinildo was then fouled by Alex Scott in the box, with Enzo Le Fee dispatching from the spot to get the Black Cats back into the game.
Bertrand Traore levelled the game for Sunderland in the second half after a sublime, disguised pass from Granit Xhaka, and just as he did against Arsenal, Brian Brobbey came off the bench to put the Black Cats in front.
His goal proved to be the last of the game, with Sunderland coming away with all three points in a five-goal thriller.
Enzo Le Fee is a gem for Sunderland
Not only did he score from the spot and assist Brobbey for the winner, but Le Fee proved to be a handful for the Cherries all afternoon.
The Frenchman was creative in his play and very composed whenever on the ball, which was especially crucial when the Black Cats had their backs to the wall after going 2-0 down.
Le Fee has typically been utilised as a left-winger this season, but a change in shape saw him move centrally, where he thrived.
Added to that, Le Fee wasn’t afraid to do the dirty work off the ball, making him an invaluable component of this side.
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Chemsdine Talbi has to show more
With Sunderland switching back to a shape with four defenders, it afforded a chance for Chemsdine Talbi to return to the starting 11, though he didn’t take it.
It was his loose pass that led to Adams’ goal, and the threat he posed in an attacking sense was minimal for the most part.
On the occasion he attacked his full-back, he looked sharp, but his final product was missing again, as showcased by the two efforts he had.
Talbi has a lot of quality, but he hasn’t showcased it anywhere near enough in the early stages of his career in the Premier League.
Player ratings
Robin Roefs – 6
Nordi Mukiele – 6
Dan Ballard – 7
Omar Alderete – 6
Reinildo – 7
Granit Xhaka – 8
Noah Sadiki – 6
Enzo Le Fee – 9 (for Geertruida 86′)
Bertrand Traore – 7 (for Hume 63′)
Chemsdine Talbi – 4 (for Mundle 63′)
Wilson Isidor – 5 (for Brobbey 63′)
Subs
Trai Hume – 6 (for Traore 63′)
Brian Brobbey – 7 (for Isidor 63′)
Romaine Mundle – 5 (for Talbi 63′)
Lutsharel Geertruida – N/A (for Le Fee 86′)
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