00:01Chris Rigg is facing a frustrating spell at Sunderland, sitting on the sidelines despite the club's recent struggles in the
00:08Premier League.
00:09The 18-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role last season, featuring 47 times to help the Black Cats secure
00:15promotion from the Championship in the playoffs and has been limited to just 11 appearances so far this campaign.
00:24Rigg was widely linked to a low move in January, which would have offered him regular minutes and further developments.
00:30Instead, Sunderland manager Reggie Libre opted to keep the youngster at Wearside, and Rigg has largely been left waiting for
00:37opportunities that haven't arrived.
00:40His last Premier League start came in a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in early January, and he has not
00:45made a substitute appearance since,
00:48despite the team needing fresh legs or creative options in several matches, including FA Cup and league fixtures.
00:56Regular playing time, whether in a smaller top-flight league or a Championship loan, or next season, could be crucial
01:03for his growth and career trajectory.
01:06Sunderland's current dip of form, coupled with mounting pressure on Libri to turn things around,
01:11could shift the balance in Rigg's favour if managerial changes occur over the summer.
01:18Until then, the teenager remains a highly rated talent, trapped on the bench,
01:22eager to prove himself at the level he has already shown he can compete highly in.
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