Sunderland AFC news: Black Cats star suffers minor post-season injury with slight hip problem

31/05/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland player Chris Rigg sustained a minor injury while representing England in Cyprus. Rigg, who captained England’s under-17 team, was taken off in the 88th minute during their match against Italy at the European U17 Championships due to a slight hip injury. This minor injury occurred as the game neared extra-time, and his removal was a precautionary measure.

During the 2023-24 season, Rigg made 21 appearances for Sunderland’s first team in the Championship, starting eight of the last eleven matches. His performances have attracted attention from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle. Sunderland is hopeful that the opportunity for senior football will persuade him to stay with the club. Recognized as one of the top talents in his age group globally, Rigg remains a target for major clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.

Rigg garnered significant attention earlier this season when he scored against Southampton, becoming Sunderland’s youngest-ever league goalscorer. He headed in Sunderland’s fifth goal of the game from an Abdoullah Ba cross, a moment that underscored his potential and furthered interest from top-tier clubs.

CHELSEA AND AS MONACO COMPETING TO SIGN STOKE CITY’S SOULEYMANE SIDIBÉ

23/05/2024 Raymond 0

According to Foot Mercato, AS Monaco, Chelsea, and Juventus are among the clubs interested in Stoke City’s England U18 international Souleymane Sidibé. Sidibé, the son of former Stoke City player Mamady Sidibé, has been attracting elite-level interest since he was 14, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool also keeping an eye on him from an early age. Having made his debut for the Potters at 16, he has featured in eight matches this season. His performances have drawn attention from clubs like Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, as well as Rangers, Juventus, and AS Monaco in Europe.