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Trai Hume pinpoints what has gone wrong at Sunderland in Premier League and singles out ‘outstanding’ teammate

Trai Hume has identified where Sunderland have fallen short this season while praising a teammate’s response amid injuries and suspensions…

Sunderland Echo

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Trai Hume attributed Sunderland's slow Premier League start to a loss of collective defensive strength and standards.
Hume praised teammate Luke O'Nien as outstanding for stepping up amid injuries and suspensions.
Sunderland ended a run of four consecutive league defeats with a goalless draw against Leeds United.

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Sunderland defender Trai Hume stated that the club's difficult start to the Premier League season is due to a decline in collective defensive strength. Following a 0-0 draw against Leeds United that halted a four-game losing streak, Hume emphasized that defensive responsibility belongs to the entire team, not just the backline and goalkeeper.

Despite squad disruptions from injuries and suspensions—including the absences of Kevin Danso and Thomas Meunier—Hume praised teammate Luke O'Nien as "outstanding" for stepping up. Hume noted that Sunderland's expanded squad depth must continue to perform across both domestic and European fixtures.

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