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Roy Keane, a man notoriously difficult to please, was left purring after Enzo Le Fée’s midfield “masterclass” during Sunderland’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on January 17, 2026. While Brian Brobbey’s 71st-minute winner grabbed the headlines, Keane insisted that the Frenchman’s elite technical display was the true catalyst for the Stadium of Light turnaround.
Le Fée was the architect of the equalizer, ghosting into the box to finish a move he largely orchestrated himself. Keane, speaking on Sky Sports, praised the midfielder’s rare blend of “grit and grace,” noting that he dominated the middle of the park against a physical Palace side.
”I don’t say this often, but that was a joy to watch,” Keane remarked. “Le Fée didn’t just play the game; he ran it. He’s got that bit of arrogance you need—wanting the ball in tight spots and actually doing something with it. He’s a proper midfielder.”
Enzo Le Fée: The Masterclass by Numbers
- 1 Goal: A clinical first-time finish to level the scoring.
- 92% Pass Accuracy: Dictated the tempo flawlessly under pressure.
- 6 Chances Created: The highest in a single match by a Sunderland player this season.
- 8 Ball Recoveries: Proving he has the “appetite” Keane demands in the defensive transition.
With Sunderland now sitting 8th in the Premier League, Keane believes Le Fée is the primary reason the Black Cats are dreaming of Europe.
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