Chemsdine Talbi
21-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Returns to preseason training
Talbi has returned to preseason training at Sunderland's Academy of Light, following his summer commitments with Morocco at the World Cup, according to the club.
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Talbi scored four goals and added one assists across 28 appearances in his debut Premier League season, delivering decisive strikes against Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle to help Sunderland finish seventh. He became the youngest player in Morocco's history to register a World Cup assist during the dramatic round of 32 win over the Netherlands, and his return to the group now shifts focus to preseason preparations ahead of his second season in England.
Talbi scored four goals and added one assists across 28 appearances in his debut Premier League season, delivering decisive strikes against Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle to help Sunderland finish seventh. He became the youngest player in Morocco's history to register a World Cup assist during the dramatic round of 32 win over the Netherlands, and his return to the group now shifts focus to preseason preparations ahead of his second season in England.
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Set to join squad in coming weeks
Talbi will not be part of Sunderland's traveling squad for the United States after advancing to the latter stages of the World Cup, the club announced.
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Earns start, plays 85 minutes
Talbi generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 loss to France.
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Assists and scores penalty to win
Talbi assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Netherlands.
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Two shots Friday
Talbi recorded two shots (zero on target) in Friday's 1-0 win over Scotland.
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Returns to bench
Talbi (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Brazil.
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Could head to Saudi Arabia
Talbi is in talks with Al-Ittihad over a potential move from Sunderland, according to Talksport.
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Fenerbahce and Galatasaray were also interested in the Morocco international, but the transfer deadline passed in Turkey, so the promising winger won't be heading there. Talbi's situation could develop quickly while transfer windows outside England remain open, particularly with multiple clubs pursuing the 21-year-old. Talbi could be a long-term core piece for Sunderland, but the Black Cats might jump at the chance of earning a significant transfer fee for his services.
Fenerbahce and Galatasaray were also interested in the Morocco international, but the transfer deadline passed in Turkey, so the promising winger won't be heading there. Talbi's situation could develop quickly while transfer windows outside England remain open, particularly with multiple clubs pursuing the 21-year-old. Talbi could be a long-term core piece for Sunderland, but the Black Cats might jump at the chance of earning a significant transfer fee for his services.