Sunderland forward Charlie Wyke has scored just two goals for Jack Ross’s side so far this season.
Wyke has started just six games for Sunderland, in a campaign which has been blighted by injury.
The target-man striker has been ruled out for large chunks of the season, and when he has been fit he has struggled to find the back of the net.
Wyke has hit just two goals for Sunderland since joining, and has slipped down the pecking order.
However, even though things haven’t gone according to plan, Wyke has still been impressed by Ross’ work at the Stadium of Light.
“The manager has been brilliant with everyone,” Wyke said. “It’s frustrating when you’re left out but he’s handled everyone fantastic and everyone is in the same boat, they want promotion and when lads come in and play like that, the manager has got some big decisions.”
Wyke did start in Sunderland’s last match against Accrington Stanley on Wednesday evening.
The former Bradford City man did not get on the scoresheet, but he was one of Sunderland’s top performers on the night.
It now remains to be seen whether Wyke will be given the nod to start in Sunderland’s next match, which comes against Rochdale tomorrow.
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