Sunderland have been dealt a significant problem with the injury to Bailey Wright, and Phil Parkinson has said he may have to bring another defender (per the Chronicle) into the squad.
The ankle injury sustained by the Bristol City loanee looks set to sideline the centre-back for 8-12 weeks, leaving the Black Cats a little short of depth at the back. Parkinson has stated that he isn’t afraid to dip into the free-agent market, and now it has emerged (via Roker Report) that former PSV defender Wouter Verstraaten is on trial at the club.
Verstraaten currently plies his trade at South Shields which means it would be a significant step up to play in League One, but desperate times call for such measures.
The Black Cats’ boss has clearly implemented an effective defensive strategy as his team have conceded just two goals in eight games, and therefore he will be confident that a new signing will be able to slot in comfortably.
Here are some of the reactions to the news that the Dutchman is on trial with the north-east outfit.
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He is clearly playing way below his level.
— Gav. (@Gav1879) February 20, 2020
Loovens was also described as a ‘Rolls Royce of a defender’ by a Wednesday fan. Hope he has more of an impact!
— Adam Henderson (@AdamHenderson15) February 20, 2020
Why can’t we just bring up Jack Bainbridge? He was solid in the Checkatrade/Leasing.com trophy so we should give him atlewst a back up spot.
— TheBetterTwin (@TheBetterTwin10) February 20, 2020
Not another laurens de bock I hope
— Ewan Bowman (@ewan_bowman) February 20, 2020
Thought 4 premier clubs were sniffing round Brandon Taylor? Surely he must have something
— michael aynsley (@artyspooner1974) February 20, 2020
Over the moon for the kid , class act
— Stephen page (@stephenpage1963) February 20, 2020
What do you make of Parkinson’s latest foray into the transfer market Sunderland fans? Is this a good and necessary step to take? Let us know!
