Sunderland knows who will face in the opening set of Premier League fixtures.
Looking at the list of clubs that Le Bliss men will soon face, it suddenly becomes very realistic for those with connections to the Black Cat, throwing equipment against West Ham United, Burnley and Brentford in August to launch their difficult top flight survival mission.
Le Bliss hopes that his newly promoted side will be able to steadily adjust to their intimidating level.
Sunderland has already been successful in this division in securing permanent service for Enzoll fees, but another midfield talent may soon join the ranks and link with the skilled Frenchman.
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According to an Ontheminute report, Sunderland is currently monitoring the situation for Clermontfoot midfielder Habib Keita.
The report says Keita has become a very popular talent after an emotional moment with Ligue 2, where QPR, Stoke City and Crystal Palace are all said to be keeping an eye on the promising 23-year-old.
It is valued at just £1.2 million via TransferMarkt, so it could be taken advantage of the French market and go down as another steal, just like when Le Fee first joined the building on loan.
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Jobe Bellingham is no longer there, so there is a considerable hole left in the midfield area. This would be a wise pick as Sunderland tries to adapt to the challenges of the Premier League.
After all, Le Bliss probably had Marian on his radar for quite some time.
Like Le Fee, Le Bliss’ former employer, Keita would have been seen as an exciting talent when he rose to Lyon as a youth.
However, in a similar way to what Sunderland No. 28 is now, his career had to be impaired.
Even if League 2 employers struggled in the 16th place position last season in the league standings, Keita still managed to get away from the campaign with goals and his name four times.
Clermontfoot Keita (24/25) vsle fee (24/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
stat (* = per game) | Keita | And the price |
The game has been played | 27 | 15 |
The goal scored | 1 | 1 |
assist | 4 | 1 |
touch* | 52.1 | 55.8 |
Accurate path* | 31.1 (85%) | 28.5 (84%) |
Key Pass* | 0.8 | 1.3 |
A big opportunity has been created | 6 | 2 |
Ball recovery* | 5.3 | 3.6 |
The duel won* | 4.6 | 5.5 |
Statistics based on sofa score | ||
The table above certainly reinforces the idea that Keita can become even better talent under Le Bliss’ wings, like Le Rates. The midfield duo has raised similar numbers when comparing statistics from last season.
But apart from his ability to open up the opening, the midfield pairings were also excellent as energetic bodies, with a massive duel winning.
Just like Le Fee, Keita is able to be willing to line up his wings away from the slotting in the middle of the park, as he sees him appearing in XI, along with the other four collisions unfolding on the right side, allowing him to be flexible in eight of his overall career appearances.
If the Marian could instantly hit the ground running on his new terrain, there is concern. But if Le Rates pass, Keita could be the next sensational capture from Le Bliss’ hometown.
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