{
  "id": 5251631,
  "title": "Nordi Mukiele: Right Back or Centre Half?!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nordi-mukiele-right-back-or-centre-half",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nordi-mukiele-back-centre-half-050000750.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sunderland midfielder Nordi Mukiele returned to the starting lineup for their 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light on August 30, 2026. Last season, the 28-year-old Frenchman alternated between right-back and central defence, proving to be a valuable asset to the team. Mukiele's pace, ability to tackle, and intercepts were crucial in the 90 minutes, particularly during a dangerous Fulham counter-attack where he ran full speed to clear the ball, highlighting his exceptional performance. After the match, it was noted that Fulham goalkeeper Robin Roefs didn't have much to do, but Mukiele's crucial contributions made a significant impact on the outcome of the game. With the possibility of more injuries on the horizon, it remains to be seen if Mukiele will primarily play as a right-back or central defender, given the competition from Trai Hume and Thomas Meunier for the right-back position.",
  "summary": "Was Nordi Mukiele actually Sunderland’s best player against Fulham - and could his future lie at the heart of the defence rather than at right-back?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Nordi Mukiele: Right Back or Centre Half?!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nordi-mukiele-right-back-or-centre-half",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}