Simon Adingra broke silence with a brutal message message after being substituted in the 37th minute vs Man United

Simon Adingra breaks silence after early substitution vs Manchester United

Sunderland winger Simon Adingra has finally spoken out following his surprise substitution in the first half of his side’s 2–0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

A frustrating evening at Old Trafford

The Ivorian was withdrawn in the 37th minute, a decision that immediately raised eyebrows among supporters. Manager Régis Le Bris later clarified that the change was purely tactical, aimed at restoring balance after United’s early control of the game.

Despite the manager’s calm explanation, the decision clearly left Adingra frustrated — and his post-match reaction confirmed as much.

Adingra’s message to fans

Taking to social media late on Sunday night, Adingra shared a short but powerful message that has since sparked wide debate among supporters.

He wrote:

“I came to Old Trafford ready to give everything for this team. Being taken off that early hurts — but sometimes, pain is the best teacher.

I’ll use this as fuel. I’ll keep working, keep fighting, and make sure I come back stronger. The story doesn’t end here. #SA11”

The post quickly went viral among Sunderland fans, with thousands reacting within minutes. Many praised his maturity and determination, describing the message as a “true professional response” after a difficult moment.

Fans rally behind the winger

While a few questioned Le Bris’ decision to substitute one of Sunderland’s most promising players so early, the majority of fans applauded Adingra’s attitude.

One supporter commented, “That’s the mentality we want at this club. He’s got passion and pride.”

Another added, “It takes character to respond like this instead of hiding. Respect.”

Manager’s perspective

Le Bris, when asked again about the substitution, maintained his stance that the decision was tactical rather than disciplinary.

“Simon is a fantastic player with great potential,” he said. “We made a change to adapt to what the game required at that moment. He remains an important part of our plans.”

What next for Adingra?

The 22-year-old will now be eager to channel his frustration into performances on the pitch when Sunderland return to league action next weekend.

Given his response and the support he’s received, many expect him to bounce back quickly — possibly with a statement performance to remind everyone why he’s regarded as one of the club’s brightest prospects.