Sunderland’s form and problems worsened with a 2-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Here’s how we rated all the lads involved on the night...
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2. GK - Robin Roefs
Not much he could do about either goal once again. Left exposed at times but was a little rash off his line and distribution was mixed. 5 | Getty Images
3. RB - Thomas Meunier
Made one superb goalline clearance to prevent a poor first half being even worse. Some neat bit of play that almost led to a goal. You’d have to assume his half-time sub was pre-planned with Sunday in mind as he’d done OK in a poor team performance. 6 | Getty Images
4. CB - Kevin Danso
Couldn’t clear the ball and was then caught out for the second goal. Hit the bar in the second half but struggling in and out of possession at the moment. 3 | Sunderland Echo