Sunderland prepares for Dinamo Zagreb amid managerial turmoil

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Sunderland prepares for Dinamo Zagreb amid managerial turmoil
Summary

Sunderland faces Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League at the Stadium of Light on Thursday. Dinamo arrives under significant uncertainty following the departure of manager Mario Kovačević, with Jerko Leko taking charge on an interim basis. Croatian football expert Lovre Nikolac discusses the implications of this change for the match. Sunderland aims to capitalize on Dinamo's instability as both teams gear up for this European clash.

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  • •Dinamo Zagreb's manager Mario Kovačević has departed the club.
  • •Jerko Leko is appointed as interim manager for the match.
  • •Sunderland looks to exploit Dinamo's current instability.
  • •Match scheduled for Thursday at the Stadium of Light.
  • •Lovre Nikolac provides insights into Dinamo's situation.
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Dinamo visit Sunderland on Thursday - joining us for a chat about things over in Croatia is Lovre Nikolac!

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