Benji Kimpioka spared Sunderland fans maximum embarrassment after clawing back a goal in the 90th minute for his side. The Black Cats were trailing until the nineteen-year-old scored his goal (BBC).
The 19-year-old took to Twitter to celebrate his contribution. The tweet was met with a positive reaction from fans who encouraged the striker to continue his form, as they think he could make a real difference to the Sunderland side.
I’d start him and Duncan upfront a bit of pace a directness
— Aiden_ SAFC (@thedogewalker) November 25, 2019
Take this chance kid!!!
— TommaSafc (@thompson1977) November 24, 2019
Show us why you should be playing every week Benji! well played yesterday mate.
— Michael St Julien (@xBlackcat__) November 24, 2019
Well done young man, push for the starting place now and show what you can do
— Billy Mckillion (@billymck2) November 24, 2019
Buzzing for you mate
— #Parkyout (@CameronRoboSAFC) November 24, 2019
Many would like to see him feature on Tuesday against Burton Albion. They think his pace would bring an added dimension to the Sunderland lineup. Indeed, whilst some call for him to start, there are others think he would be well-suited as an impact substitute. He scored his goal just eight minutes after being introduced against Coventry. Regardless, fans appear to be wanting the teenager to be featured by Phil Parkinson in any capacity.
Thank God you came on!! Hope you’re on from start on Tuesday. x
— katimackem (@katimackem) November 24, 2019
Start on tuesday
— safc (@JLwest40) November 24, 2019
Use him as sub again
— dave redman (@straydog73) November 25, 2019
Again on Tuesday lad
— Col (@ColArmstrong) November 24, 2019
What do we think?
It has been no secret that Sunderland have lacked a consistent goal scorer this season as the Black Cats have only managed to bag 23 goals in their 16 League One outings so far (WhoScored.com). Perhaps it is time for Parkinson to switch things up and put his trust in Kimpioka? By all means, he has already given the Stadium of Light faithful more than a glimpse regarding what he can offer.