Sunderland goalkeeper proved a liability as David Moyes’ side exited the FA Cup.
The injury to Jordan Pickford continues to haunt Sunderland as goalkeeper Vito Mannone continues to struggle.
The error prone Italian made another gaffe last night as Burnley beat the Black Cats 2-0 to dump them after the FA Cup.
His display came after a terrible display against Stoke City at the weekend, and if wasn’t already, Mannone has become a liability.
Sunderland’s Vito Mannone
It leaves Sunderland boss David Moyes needing to reconsider his options, and one is to promote summer signing Mika.
The Black Cats signed the 25-year-old from Boavista on transfer deadline day, requiring special approval to get the deal over the line.
Despite the extra efforts Sunderland put in to secure Mika on a two-year-deal, they have been slow to offer him opportunities.
Sunderland manager David Moyes
Mika has played just one Checkatrade Trophy game, and a couple of games for the under-23s, and is still awaiting a first team chance.
With Mannone struggling for form, confidence, and simply to do the basics, there may be no better time than to give Mika a chance.
Sunderland fans are certainly keen for it to happen, having run out of patience with 28-year-old Mannone.
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