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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 25: Chris Rigg #11 of Sunderland reacts to the ref during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC at GEODIS Park on July 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images Twelve months ago, Chris Rigg was on the verge of becoming a Premier League player. Having been a fixture in the team that achieved promotion, it was always going to be a big test for an 18-year-old.
In his early appearances, he looked a little lightweight and struggled to impact games. His withdrawal, when Reinildo was sent off against Aston Villa, probably didn’t help his confidence. It was only in the latter stages of last season that he began to look as though he belonged at this level.
The contrast between the impression he gave in the early weeks of last season and his…
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