Edouard Michut will be given the chance to shine in the second half of Sunderland season insists Tony Mowbray, with the Frenchman having spent the last four months as a bit-part player on Wearside. On-loan Paris St Germain midfielder Michut has struggled with a series of minor injuries which have meant he has yet to start a game for the Black Cats, with his four substitute appearances so far totalling just 66 minutes, although he is in the squad for this afternoon's trip to Hull City.
Head coach Mowbray says Michut's talent is not in any doubt, and it is merely a case of the 19-year-old getting fully back up to speed after his latest leg injury and proving that he can withstand the rigours of Championship football. Sunderland have taken Michut on loan for the season and the deal contains a clause to convert it into a permanent transfer next summer, although there are likely to be conditions attached.
Mowbray feels there will be better times and more opportunities for Michut in the second half of the campaign, saying: "Edouard was in my office on Thursday and he has had a few niggles, a few knocks, a few injuries, but I think the second half of the season is going to be better for him. He has to be more robust, ready for the English game.
