Regis Le Bris assesses Finn Geragusian after Armenia senior call-up | OneFootball

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has offered his view on Finn Geragusian after the teenager received a first senior Armenia call-up.

According to Sunderland Echo, the striker is yet to debut for the Black Cats. His form for the U18s and U21s has earned selection for friendlies against the United Arab Emirates and Belarus under head coach Yegishe Melikyan.

Geragusian said the news felt unbelievable, that he is proud to represent his country and family, and that the experience with new coaches could add attributes to his game.

Melikyan said the call-up would help assess him in senior football and clarify his future with the national team. He praised the youngsters qualities and fit, but noted he is very young, has not played senior football and is not ready yet. He added that a shortage in attack means every option is being considered and he is not satisfied with his current strikers.

At club level, Geragusian travelled with the first-team squad for FA Cup ties against Oxford United and Port Vale earlier this year, and was named on the bench against the latter. He still awaits his senior debut on Wearside, though Le Bris is pleased with his recent progress.

Le Bris said he appreciated the forwards profile after several training sessions, describing him as a good lad aligned with the region and club, physically strong and well-rounded, but still in need of experience and improvement.

This season he has 13 goals and three assists across 27 appearances in all competitions for the U18s and U21s. In Premier League 2 he has three goals and two assists in 10 games, averaging a contribution every other match.

Source: Sunderland Echo