Tony Mowbray is convinced teenager Edouard Michut's talent will shine through despite his tough start to life in England following his move to Sunderland. The 19-year-old joined the Black Cats from Paris St Germain at the end of August but is the only one of the summer intake yet to feature at first-team level for his new club.
Michut suffered a minor injury in training earlier in September which hampered his efforts to build up his fitness, but Sunderland fans had their first opportunity to see the midfielder in action when he started for the U21s against Middlesbrough at Bishop Auckland on Friday night - only to be sent off for a second bookable offence in quick succession, around 20 minutes from time. Mowbray felt Michut was treated harshly when the red card came, and says the game will have come as an eye-opener for the youngster.
Michut will have to adapt to the physical demands of English football but, when he does, Mowbray is convinced his talent will come to the fore. "He needs some encouragement and the opportunity to play," said Mowbray.
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