Numerous Sunderland supporters praised Manchester United loanee Amad after he stepped off the bench to help them seal a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
The Ivorian, who joined United from Italian outfit Atalanta back in January 2021, climbed off the bench at the half-time interval to help them come from a goal down and secure their first Championship win in five matches. Trailing to Charlie Wyke's 44th-minute opener, the Black Cats turned the game on its head thanks to goals from Elliot Embleton and Dennis Cirkin after the restart.
Replacing Lynden Gooch at the interval, Amad's introduction meant a change in tactics for the Black Cats, accommodating his attacking threat. Although he didn't score either of the home side's two goals, nor did he grab an assist for either of them, he played a key role in helping Tony Mowbray's side get a massive three points.
