'Why risk him?' - Sunderland fans perplexed following Lee Johnson decision against Plymouth Argyle
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Sunderland fans have been quick to react to news of Jordan Willis’ injury woes following Tuesday’s loss to Plymouth Argyle in League One.
The centre-back was replaced by Max Power after suffering the recurrence of a knee injury.
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Hide AdThe game was played in terrible conditions with the Stadium of Light pitch extremely wet.
Indeed, former Sunderland striker and Echo columnist Stephen Elliott summed the situation up on Twitter.
"Jordan Willis,” Elliott said. “Top talent but always seems to struggle to stay fit. It’s like his body struggles to cope with being outside its comfort zone.
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Hide Ad"Real shame as he was outstanding the weekend alongside Bailey Wright. Hopefully, he won’t be out for long.”
Here’s how Sunderland supporters reacted to Willis’ injury woes on social media – with some Black Cats fans asking questions of the club:
@Hag_SAFC: “Begs the question then. Why risk him on a heavy pitch 3 days after he played 90 mins when you had Dion Sanderson & Olly Younger as cover?”
@LogicalLee_: “SAFC sign injury-prone players, a story as old as time.”
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Hide Ad@G_Cruicks: “Not like us to have players with underlying persistent injuries.”
@neilricho1: “Short on centre backs? Then why release Morgan Feeney and bring in another midfielder?”
@stehewy: “Oliver Younger is the future. Play him now. Our race for Automatic spot is over, give the youth experience. Play Dan Neil too!”