Patrick Roberts has hailed Amad's 'brilliant' influence as Sunderland have exceeded expectations on their return to the Championship. On-loan Manchester United forward Amad has been one of the stars of the campaign as the Black Cats have made the step up following promotion from League One last term.
The Ivory Coast international has largely operated in the number ten role with Roberts playing wide on the right, and Jack Clarke wide on the left. And the link-up between Amad and Roberts in particular has been telepathic at times.
"He's a great player and has come in on loan," said former Manchester City man Roberts, who led a nomadic existence with multiple loan spells before joining Sunderland in January 2022. "I know what it's like going on loan, sometimes you're not playing and it's tough and sometimes you do really well.
