Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick against Manchester City, Sunderland’s first in the top flight in more than a decade, has renewed attention on the striker. He left the Netherlands’ game against Germany clutching his hamstring, and his injury status remains undetermined.
Brobbey has scored 10 goals since joining Sunderland from Ajax last season. The column notes that his tally includes a last-minute equalizer against Arsenal, a stoppage-time winner away at Newcastle, and decisive goals against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
The writer argues that Brobbey’s movement and hold-up play are standout strengths, but says he can be isolated up front and still needs to develop a poacher’s instinct and greater consistency. The piece also says Sunderland’s supporting attackers have yet to make full use of his ability to hold up the ball.
