Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray has heaped praise on Joe Gelhardt after his impressive showing against Bristol City. Despite only playing one hour, the Leeds United loanee set up Jack Clarke for the Black Cats’ opener.
Gelhardt has been thrown into the deep end at the Stadium of Light due to Ross Stewart’s season-ending injury. Sunderland’s top goalscorer ruptured his Achilles during an FA Cup clash with Fulham last month - meaning Gelhardt must step up.
The 20-year-old has big shoes to fill and is enjoying the prospect of first-team football at Championship level. While he is yet to score in four appearances, Mowbray believes a purple patch is right around the corner.
