Enzo Le Fee carries magic in his boots. On Monday night, he let a little bit out, and it propelled Sunderland to a remarkable victory over Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
Sunderland won 3-2 away at Middlesbrough on Monday night, closing the distance between them and Boro in 5th place to 13 points.
With three new players joining Sunderland in January, the Black Cats hope to maintain their place among the top four in the Championship.
Enzo Le Fee signed on loan from Roma, Wilson Isidor became a permanent Zenit player and scored in his first game, and Jayden Danns is expected to come on loan from Liverpool.
However, following Middlesbrough, supporters and Le Bris are talking about Le Fee. Even the national media has commented on the amazing Frenchman.
Enzo Le Fee earns Zinedine Zidane comparison after Sunderland beat Middlesbrough
The Guardian said that the game was ‘illuminated by the inventiveness and lovely passing incision’ of Le Fee. According to them, ‘Michael Carrick looked almost close to tears’ after Le Fee burst past Luke Ayling for Sunderland’s third and final goal.
On the night, Le Fee created numerous chances and provided an assist for Isidor’s goal, as well as a de facto assist for Ryan Giles’ own goal, which sealed the victory.
According to the BBC, the key moment happened three minutes later, thanks to a combination of ability and luck. The skill came from Le Fee’s outstanding touch, which created the opportunity for a cross, which Giles unfortunately turned past his new custodian at the back post.
Irish News also praised Le Fee’s performance. They claimed: “Le Fee starred for Sunderland and was influential in two of their goals, threading a brilliant through ball in for Isidor to score and sending over a dangerous cross in the final stages as Giles turned the ball into his own net.”
The Times gave the most poetic review of Le Fee’s performance at the Riverside. Journalist Martin Hardy dubbed the 24-year-old ‘Sunderland’s Zidane’, writing: “Whenever Le Fee had the ball, however, Sunderland had moments of real quality, and it was from his cross, and a deflected Chris Rigg shot, that they equalised in the 33rd minute.”
“Neither side gave up, the desire to win and move closer to the top — and then out of the Championship — was so strong. “Then came Le Fée.”
Enzo Le Fee ‘shone like a beacon’ vs Middlesbrough
Le Fee received much accolades, not just from the media. After the game, Le Bris expressed fondness for his former Lorient teammate, while Sky Sports commentator and former Sunderland striker Don Goodman also praised Le Fee.
Goodman stated in the commentary: “One player has shone like a beacon this evening. I’ve enjoyed watching him. He’s brave, has incredible technical skill, and, most importantly, has had an impact on the game with what he’s done.”
After a few games in the side and in the Championship, Le Fee seemed to have regained his footing. It’s evident that he’s a cut above the Championship, and it’s fortunate that Sunderland has him until the end of the season.
The success over Boro demonstrates that guys like Le Fee, who give a touch of class to a team, can actually win games.
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