Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray praises Manchester United loanee Amad

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Amad‘s performance against Wigan Athletic was the “best” Sunderland have “seen of him”, according to Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray.

The 20-year-old dropped down to the Championship side’s Under-21s on Monday night, and he played the full 90 minutes against Leeds United’s youngsters.

But in yesterday’s Championship clash, the Ivory Coast international came off the bench at half-time to help inspire the Black Cats to come from behind to beat the Latics 2-1 at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland and Manchester United’s number 16 has featured in the last seven Championship matches, but he is yet to produce a goal or an assist for his loan side.

Tony Mowbray praises Amad

The former Blackburn Rovers manager was full of praise for the former Atalanta wonderkid when speaking after yesterday’s Championship clash.

Mowbray said: “I think that’s the best we’ve seen of him – listen, he’s got flashes, he’s a wonderful, wonderful footballer.

“On the training ground he’s so sharp, quick and clever with the ball – he just has to add the end product for me.

“Every day I’m in his ear, so he knows, but the work ethic was good today, and the physicality he brought to the job was good and I was pleased for him.”

While Mowbray was happy with Amad’s work and his ability to compete physically in one of the most demanding leagues around, he also once again reiterated that the four-time Ivory Coast international needs to improve his end product.

Against Wigan, Amad had 27 touches and completed 16 of his attempted 19 passes to finish the game with 84% pass accuracy, according to SofaScore.

He also won two ground duels, made two interceptions and registered a tackle.

After producing his best performance in a Sunderland shirt, Amad will no doubt be hoping he’s done enough to earn his second start for the Black Cats when Sunderland travel to face Mowbray’s former side Blackburn at Ewood Park on Tuesday night.