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title: "Sunderland: Dajaku, Neil and Patterson struggle"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/dajaku-neil-patterson-mk-dons-league-one/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2022-02-20T12:15:10Z"
modified: "2022-02-20T12:15:10Z"
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# Sunderland: Dajaku, Neil and Patterson struggle

**Sunderland slumped to their fourth loss in five games in League One with a[2-1 home defeat](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ) at the hands of MK Dons on Saturday afternoon.**

Ross Stewart was on the scoresheet once again, but goals from Mohamed Eisa and former Black Cats striker Connor Wickham were enough to give the visitors all three points, and pour more misery on new manager Alex Neil.

There were some very underwhelming performances from the hosts on the day, and *The Transfer Tavern* have now used statistical experts [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ) to analyse who the three worst players (to have played at least 45 minutes) were:

### Anthony Patterson – 6.4

Having conceded two goals, goalkeeper Patterson ranks in third here with a [6.4](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ) overall rating.

He only managed 33 touches of the ball in total, but gave possession away 12 times through inaccurate long balls, and only managed a mere 56% pass accuracy, the second-lowest in the team.

### Daniel Neil – 6.2

With a [6.2](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ) rating, Neil ranks as the second-worst performer for the Wearside club.

The central midfield player lost out on six of his duels, and also failed to record a single shot, successful dribble, clearance or key pass in the game, losing the ball 11 times in total.

### Leon Dajaku – 6.0

With just a [six](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ) overall score, Dajaku was ranked as the worst SAFC player on the pitch.

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The winger was unsuccessful in seven of his duels, and also never managed a shot on target, dribble, key pass or accurate cross, while he too gave the ball away on 11 occasions.

[***In other news, find out what Stewart Donald twist James Hunter has shared here!***](https://www.sofascore.com/sunderland-milton-keynes-dons/esQ)