Advocaat backs volatile M'Vila to make big impact at Sunderland

The temperamental French midfielder was sent off for headbutting Norwich Under-21 forward Jamar Loza during his club debut on Sunday.

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"He is a quick thinker. He will make a big difference to the team," Advocaat told the Chronicle.

"He is a controlling player rather than box to box," the 67-year-old former Netherlands manager said, impressed with M'Vila's skills.

"He is more a passer of the ball, picks a great pass and a quick pass. (He) does well with that."

Sunderland, who lost their opening league game 4-2 at the hands of Leicester City, host Premier League new boys Norwich City at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

(Reporting by Shravanth V in Bangalore; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)