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‘Love him’: The brilliant Sunderland dressing room reaction to special Poznan moment

Sunderland drew 1-1 with Lech Poznan on Thursday evening but there was a special moment for Timur Tutierov…

Sunderland Echo

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Timur Tutierov earned dressing room praise after scoring his first senior goal for Sunderland against Lech Poznan.
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Lech Poznan after Tutierov scored in the second minute.
Luke O'Nien and Granit Xhaka praised the Ukrainian forward's dedication, work ethic, and intelligence.

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Timur Tutierov earned warm praise from his Sunderland teammates, including Luke O'Nien and Granit Xhaka, after scoring his first senior goal during a 1-1 Europa League draw against Lech Poznan. Leading the line due to injuries to Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor, the Ukrainian forward put Sunderland ahead just two minutes into the match by heading in Nilson Angulo's cross.

O'Nien commended Tutierov's work ethic and football intelligence, noting his dedication since joining the club in 2023. Tutierov is set to remain in the squad for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Leeds United.

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