{"id":45730,"date":"2026-04-12T02:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T02:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:31:14","slug":"le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Bliss could drop Sadiki to start new version of Sunderland&#8217;s Amad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad\/#Why_did_Sadiki_have_to_be_taken_off_against_Tottenham\" >Why did Sadiki have to be taken off against Tottenham?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad\/#Who_should_replace_Sadiki_against_Spurs\" >Who should replace Sadiki against Spurs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/le-bliss-could-drop-sadiki-to-start-new-version-of-sunderlands-amad\/#Le_Bliss_has_just_discovered_new_Lee_Cattermole_at_Sunderland\" >Le Bliss has just discovered new Lee Cattermole at Sunderland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Sunderland take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light this afternoon as they aim to move the visiting side even closer to the Premier League&#8217;s relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Regis Le Bris&#8217; side come into this game on the back of a Tyne-Wear derby victory over local rivals Newcastle United, which will undoubtedly boost their confidence.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Cats will be hoping to pick up three more important points later today and still have a solid chance of finishing in the top half by the end of May.<\/p>\n<p>    However, if they do end up beating the Lilywhites at home this afternoon, the manager will have a number of decisions to make about who to include in his starting eleven.<\/p>\n<p>To face Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s side, they will have to remove one player from their starting eleven, especially if they are to win back-to-back Premier League games.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-sadiki-must-be-dropped-against-tottenham\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Sadiki_have_to_be_taken_off_against_Tottenham\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why did Sadiki have to be taken off against Tottenham?<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the recent Derby Day win, Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki was given a starting spot at the team&#8217;s base, but was one of the few players to struggle against the Magpies.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic Republic of Congo international played the entire contest at St James&#8217;s Park, but his underlying numbers highlight how disappointing he was throughout the win.<\/p>\n<p>    He recorded only 27 touches on the ball during the match, the fewest of any player on either team, showing that he did not have a positive impact on the progress of the match.<\/p>\n<p>Sadiki also completed just 12 passes, a success rate of just 74%, and the midfielder was unable to give the players in front of him the chances they needed.<\/p>\n<p>He also completed just 33% of his attempted dribbles and lost the ball eight times, further highlighting his disappointing performance.<\/p>\n<p>Without the ball, the 21-year-old was similarly helpless, winning only 40% of the ground battles he took part in, but he also earned bookings.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-player-who-should-replace-sadiki-against-spurs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_replace_Sadiki_against_Spurs\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Who should replace Sadiki against Spurs?<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no doubt that Sadiki is a great addition for the Black Cats this season, but Le Bris may have to shuffle his pack for this afternoon&#8217;s matchup.<\/p>\n<p>    The international break will give the team some much-needed rest, but it will also allow the manager to work closely with the group of players again.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a possibility that they will switch to a slightly different system against Spurs, in which case Khabib Diarra could drop into a slightly deeper midfield position at the expense of Sadiki.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, a position in number 10 will become vacant and Le Bris will need to unleash Enzo Le Fe once again, given his long-standing influence in the aforementioned role.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman, who joined last summer for \u00a320m, has been in excellent form throughout this season, scoring eight goals and assisting in total.<\/p>\n<p>    However, he was on the bench in the win over Newcastle before the suspension, and only took to the pitch one minute before the final whistle.<\/p>\n<p>The manager should consider recalling him to the side for today&#8217;s game, and the 26-year-old has the talent to inflict further pain on the visitors at the Stadium of Light.<\/p>\n<p>This season he has created 1.4 chances per 90 so far with a crossing accuracy rate of 27%, the latter of which ranks him in the top 20% of the division.<\/p>\n<p>Such talent is similar to that of former loanee Amad Diallo, with the Ivorian able to cause constant carnage for the Black Cats during his loan spell in the 2022\/23 season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Enzo Le Fe &#8211; PL statistics (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (every 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>29<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>goals and assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>82%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>An opportunity has arisen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>1.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>cross accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>27%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The tackle I made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>2.7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>won a duel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>4.7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Contribution in defense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>9.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Le Fey has also confirmed his talent in possession, completing 82% of his passes to date, with 4.2 completed passes into the final third per 90.<\/p>\n<p>But without the ball, the Frenchman was just as impressive, winning 4.2 duels and making 2.7 tackles in 90 games, ranking him in the top 7% of attackers in the league.<\/p>\n<p>    His ability to win the ball back could be crucial in a fixture like this afternoon, as De Zerbi&#8217;s side desperately need results to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<p>Sadiki&#8217;s release may be controversial for many fans, but the change may ultimately be necessary if Le Bris&#8217; side are to win more Premier League titles.<\/p>\n<p>Le Fee&#8217;s all-round qualities could make him a huge asset for the Black Cats, especially given the level he has proven so far in the top flight this season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"le-bris-struck-gold-on-sunderland-alderete-new-lee-cattermole\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lee-cattermole.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lee-cattermole.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_Bliss_has_just_discovered_new_Lee_Cattermole_at_Sunderland\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tLe Bliss has just discovered new Lee Cattermole at Sunderland<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Regis Le Bris hit the jackpot with this Sunderland signing, which resembles the new Lee Cattermole.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunderland take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light this afternoon as they aim to move the visiting side even closer to the Premier League&#8217;s relegation zone. Regis Le Bris&#8217; side come into this game on the back of a Tyne-Wear derby victory over local rivals Newcastle United, which will undoubtedly boost their confidence. 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