Former Norwich winger expects aggressive game at Sunderland
20-year-old striker Patrick Roberts, who is currently on loan at Sunderland from Manchester City, has expressed the importance of their upcoming match against Middlesbrough. Roberts, who has had a remarkable journey with nine loan deals before finally settling in at the Stadium of Light, believes that Sunderland needs to assert themselves against Middlesbrough and match their aggression. Despite three consecutive defeats, including a recent 1-0 loss to leaders Leicester, Roberts remains confident in the team’s abilities and is determined to secure three points in the next match. He acknowledges the challenges of the Championship but believes in the team’s potential to achieve positive results.
Despite reports of transfer interest over the summer, Roberts indicates that he is currently in talks for a new deal with Sunderland. He expresses his commitment to the club and his desire to achieve promotion to the Premier League. Roberts is determined to give his all on the pitch and prove to the fans why he chose to join Sunderland. He appreciates the support from the fans and aims to show them why they should have faith and believe in him and the rest of the team.
In previous seasons, Roberts struggled to establish himself in the starting lineup for City and endured multiple loan spells. However, since joining Sunderland, he appears to have found a sense of belonging. Despite the recent defeats, Roberts highlights the positives from their games against Leicester and Burnley, emphasizing their ability to perform well against strong sides. He acknowledges the importance of translating these positive performances into results and believes that the manager will rally the team for the upcoming match.
Roberts acknowledges the competitiveness of the Championship and its cut-throat nature. He recognizes that results are the ultimate measure of success and acknowledges the team’s need to secure wins. However, he remains optimistic about their prospects and expresses his belief in the team’s abilities to achieve positive results in any fixture. Despite his journey through numerous loan deals, Roberts is focused on making the most of his time at Sunderland and contributing to the team’s success. He values the support of the fans, which motivates him to give his all on the pitch.