Mike Dodds names the two Sunderland players in line for more minutes after impressing in Leicester City defeat
Chris Rigg and Adil Aouchiche have strengthened their claims for greater game time between now and of the season after impressing Mike Dodds during Sunderland’s defeat to Leicester City.
Rigg was handed his first Championship start by Dodds and caught the eye with an energetic display, particularly in the second half where he caused the visitors significant problems. The interim head coach said the 16-year-old had played so well that he ended up staying on the pitch longer than initially planned, and that fans can be excited about watching his development over the coming weeks and months.
Following their impact on Mike Dodds in Sunderland’s defeat to Leicester City, Chris Rigg and Adil Aouchiche have strengthened their claims for additional playing time in the season’s remaining games.
Rigg made an impression with an active performance, especially in the second half when he caused a lot of problems for the visiting squad, which was Dodds’ maiden Championship start. The acting head coach said that the 16-year-old played so well that he ended up playing on the field for longer than anticipated. Fans will be excited to see how far he progresses over the coming weeks and months.
Dodds said, “I thought [Rigg’s] performance was excellent.”
Adil Aouachiche’s improved “concentration and focus” behind the scenes has been lauded by Dodds, who was happy to see him translate that into his encouraging cameo against Leicester off the bench.
“When he came on, I thought Adil was great,” Dodds remarked.
“Adil is concentrating well for us right now, and I told him after the game that he has to keep continuing in that direction and not veer off course. I was quite pleased with Adil’s performance once he came off the bench.
In an attempt to snap a five-game losing streak, Sunderland takes on Southampton on Saturday.
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