Sunderland need Brian Brobbey more than ever as frustrating attacking stats emerge

Sunderland are relying heavily on the return of striker Brian Brobbey ahead of their Premier League clash against Leeds United. The Black Cats sit 20th in the table after scoring only six goals across their first seven matches. Manager Regis Le Bris confirmed the 24-year-old Dutch forward has returned to full training following a hamstring injury suffered on international duty and is expected to be available for Saturday's fixture.

Underlying statistics highlight Brobbey's importance to the attack, as he leads Sunderland with three league goals from a team-high 3.64 expected goals. Although Sunderland rank seventh in the Premier League for expected goals created, finishing struggles have left them conversion-poor. Brobbey alone accounts for half of the club's league goals this season, making his return crucial to addressing their attacking inefficiencies.