Talbi scores on return as Isidor sick and Proctor’s family moment against Hull City | OneFootball

Sunderland rotated for the Carabao Cup tie with Hull City, and Chemsdine Talbi’s night provided the headline subplot. He returned amid a transfer twist, while Wilson Isidor being sick and a special family moment for Tom Proctor added to the talking points.

According to Sunderland Echo, Régis Le Bris had flagged wholesale changes, handing minutes to summer arrivals and academy prospects including Dayann Methalie, Jules Ahoka and Jocelin Ta Bi. Before kick-off, it emerged Talbi was set to remain after being left out at Brentford with a move still possible.

Hull started former Newcastle left-back Matt Targett, whose every touch drew boos. In the first half, Wilson Isidor needed attention after a knock and was also sick by the touchline, something quickly spotted inside the ground and online. At half-time, John Egan was introduced for the visitors.

Talbi then clipped a deft second-half opener. Soon after the restart, Ta Bi took a heavy challenge and looked uncomfortable but continued. Later, former Sunderland loanee Joe Gelhardt came on to warm applause from the home crowd.

The 84th minute brought concern as Talbi went down unchallenged and required treatment on his right leg. He was substituted, walked off unaided and did not appear in major discomfort.

The change opened the door for academy forward Tom Proctor’s competitive senior debut, capped by a full-time embrace with his father Michael, a former Sunderland player and now on the staff.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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