Sunderland loanee Jayden Danns has faced a frustrating second half of the season, with his time on Wearside yet to get going. His January move from Liverpool was seen as a chance for the youngster to test himself in the Championship, but injuries have disrupted his progress.
While the Black Cats were aware of the risk when signing him, they had hoped he would recover in time to play a role in the final stretch of the season.
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However, manager Régis Le Bris has admitted that time is running out for the forward. ***"We are not at this point right now, but the season is running, so it will be difficult. We don't know exactly."***he told The Northern Echo.
Despite Danns’ struggles, Sunderland have coped well in his absence. Wilson Isidor has led the line impressively, while Eliezer Mayenda has also provided a strong option up front. With goals not in short supply, there has been little need to rush the Liverpool loanee back into action.
Sunderland remain in the playoff mix, but with time running out, a return for Danns looks increasingly unlikely. Even if he does recover before the season’s end, breaking into the starting XI will be a tough challenge, given the strong performances of those ahead of him. His focus now will be on regaining fitness, though it appears his chance to make an impact at Sunderland may have already passed.
While his time on Wearside hasn’t gone as planned, Danns will still take valuable lessons from the experience. Adapting to life at a new club, dealing with setbacks, and watching a competitive Championship side push for promotion will all add to his development. However, missing such a crucial stage in his career due to injury will be frustrating, especially after his breakthrough at Liverpool earlier in the season.