Paolo Di Canio calls Sunderland AFC “absolutely amazing”

The former Black Cats manager has expressed his opinion about the club’s current state.
Football icon and former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has shared his opinions on the team’s present predicament.

Michael Beale was fired, leaving the Wearside-based squad without a permanent manager at the moment. Before being fired, the former Queens Park Rangers manager had been in command for just over 60 days.

Since Tony Mowbray was fired and Beale was appointed, interim manager Mike Dodds has been in charge of making decisions on the field. Since taking over, he has lost his first two games, and their chances of making the playoffs are dwindling.

Di Canio expressed his thoughts about the situation at the Stadium of Light, having kept Sunderland up during his first stint as the Black Cats’ manager.

Paolo Di Canio regarding Sunderland’s present position
The former Italian international was seen on tape discussing the team and his thoughts on their current state of affairs at an autograph session.

When questioned about the previous season’s performance and how he thought they were doing this one, he responded, “They have done a good job throughout the season because it is obvious when you are close to the top six that you are doing well.” However, with their supports, followers, and stadium, they need to push more visibly right now. I can’t picture Sunderland not being in the Premier League. They should play in the Premier League because they are so good.”

The tenure of Paolo Di Canio as Sunderland manager
During a period of significant upheaval for the club, the Italian took over and helped to stabilize the football team. Not that it implies that itwas a smooth appointment. After Martin O’Neill was fired, he took over bearing the consequences of his previous political remarks, which included declaring to the Italian news agency Ansa that he was a “fascist, not a racist.” Di Canio’s appointment caused vice-chairman David Miliband to leave, and his nomination as the team’s manager raised additional problems.

After losing to Chelsea in his first game in charge, he led the squad to victory over Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby after joining on March 31, 2013. Sunderland triumphed over Everton at home in their subsequent match. Even though this would be the team’s final victory of the year, it was sufficient to keep them in the hunt.In the next campaign, he had an uphill struggle to attempt to climb. After losing players like Simon Mignolet, James McLean, and Stehpane Sessegnon during the summer transfer window and managing just one point in their opening five games, Di Canio was fired.

This season, Sunderland needs to attempt and find direction.
This summer’s transfer window will go more smoothly if they can decide on a permanent manager as soon as possible. There needs to be some consideration for the upcoming season because their current performance does not indicate that they will be able to pass the teams in front of them and qualify for the playoffs.

Sunderland needs to have a clear plan of action in case they lose important players like Jack Clarke, who has been linked to a move to several Premier League sides. Sunderland will find it difficult to hold on to players like him. Fortunately, or unfortunately, because of an ankle injury, they will be without him for around six weeks. This will allow them to assess how they operate without him and identify any areas that would benefit from improvement with the proceeds from his sale.

What should be most important to them at this point is organizing for the 2024–2025 campaign and determining the best course of action.