Nilson Angulo

Analysis: Angulo's recent form makes him a player to follow heading into the tournament. The winger recovered from a physical issue shortly before the end of the club campaign and subsequently earned starts in Sunderland's final two matches, a positive sign regarding both fitness and confidence. He has also been impactful with Ecuador, scoring in two of the team's last three warm-up games. His profile is built around speed, dribbling and off-ball movement, making him a natural fit as a wide attacker. With competition for minutes still open, Angulo has a realistic chance to carve out a meaningful role if he remains productive.

May 9, 2026

Option off bench

Angulo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Manchester United.

Analysis: Angulo returns to the matchday squad after being unable to earn a place last weekend despite positive signs earlier in the week, with coach Regis Le Bris confirming his availability ahead of the Manchester United fixture. The forward had been a regular starter before the issue emerged, but Le Bris indicated a bench role was the most likely outcome given the circumstances, with minutes on the pitch dependent on his performances in training sessions. His return to the starting role is expected to follow as he continues to prove his fitness over the final fixtures of the season.

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