Sunderland were back in action on Wednesday night as their hectic schedule continued at Brentford.
It proved to be a chastening night for the Black Cats, who were beaten 3-0 as Enzo Le Fee missed a second-half penalty with the game still all the balance. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the night...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Rounded by Thiago for the opener but that was fine centre-forward play. Good from set pieces in the first half and made some good saves throughout - not really at fault for the goals. 5 | AFP via Getty Images
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Couldn’t get into advanced areas from right back and a heavy touch let Brentford in for the opening goal. Not at his best after a fine run of form. 5 | Chris Fryatt
3. CB - Dan Ballard
Pretty good in the air against a strong opponent, didn’t have much chance to drive out from the back. Steady return to the XI on a tough night. 6 | Getty Images
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Has been absolutely brilliant for Sunderland this season but this was a really poor performance by his standards. Gave the ball away too often and was uncharacteristically exposed defensively, fortunate one misjudged long ball didn’t lead to a goal. 4 | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.