Cirkin return ‘to be put on hold’ after what has happened at Sunderland
Dennis Cirkin has been sidelined with an injury for several weeks now at Sunderland.
With three games left to be played, Sunderland have nothing to actually play for given the fact that they have already sealed their spot in the playoffs for the end of the season.
Not only does the league table reflect that, but so do recent performances, with Sunderland‘s defeat to Bristol City seeing even more concerns emerge.
Regis Le Bris will be hoping that he has a full team to pick from for the playoffs, and with that in mind, Cirkin’s return to the squad may be delayed.
Sunderland face difficult situation in the championship
If Sunderland are going to find success in the playoffs, they will need to show some serious improvement from the performances as of late.
In those performances, Le Bris has showcased his willingness to rest players and afford first-team opportunities to others who have not featured regularly throughout the season.
| Sunderland | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Cirkin | 34 | 3 | 2 |
Cirking has of course been a regular, and has also been a crucial component to the way Sunderland are structured in games.
With that in mind, keeping him fit will be absolutely paramount to any chance of promotion, and while he may feature in spells as a substitute, it simply wouldn’t make sense for him to start between now and the playoff campaign.
Le Bris could become a Premier League manager
Sunderland fans will be counting down the days until the playoffs where they will have a excellent chance of securing promotion back to the Premier League.
With or without that, Sunderland will have a huge summer ahead on the recruitment front, and it will be crucial that any decisions they make are the right ones.
As for now, the focus will be on getting back to winning ways and building that confidence with three league games still to be played before the playoffs commence.