Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle, former Sunderland forward Marco Gabbiadini says striker Wilson Isidor, who has scored four goals in nine games this season, has “upped his game” at Sunderland:
“He’s got great strength and pace over distance, which sometimes is difficult to do. He actually keeps a gallop up and keeps control of the ball and we’ve seen him score so many of these breakaway goals.
“There were times last season when Isidor was moved out wide to accommodate Eliezer Mayenda through the middle, but he is taking his chances when he’s been selected.
“He’s really upped his game, last season he was a slow starter, it took him a while to get into the rhythm of the club, but he soon became a bit of a favourite and he’s scored some spectacular goals.
“He really has a good connection with the crowd, because he looks like he enjoys playing. You can tell that he’s really having the time of his life.”
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