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Phil Smith’s Sunderland AFC player ratings v Dinamo Zagreb with 3s and 4s in dismal defeat

Sunderland were back in Europa League action on Thursday night…

By Phil Smith · Sunderland Echo

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:15 PM

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Phil Smith gave Sunderland players low ratings following a 2-0 Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb.
Dinamo Zagreb defeated Sunderland 2-0 on Thursday night.
Defender Kevin Danso received a rating of 3 after being caught out on Dinamo Zagreb's second goal.

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Sunderland suffered a 2-0 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday night, worsening the club's recent run of form. Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith assessed the squad's performance, issuing several low marks following the disappointing European result.

In his player ratings, Smith gave defender Kevin Danso a rating of 3 after he struggled defensively and was caught out for the second goal. Goalkeeper Robin Roefs received a 5, while right-back Thomas Meunier earned a team-best 6 among the evaluated defenders before being substituted at half-time.

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Phil Smith’s Sunderland AFC player ratings v Dinamo Zagreb with 3s and 4s in dismal defeat

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