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Sunderland could face one of their academy stars in the Championship next season. Sunderland parted ways with a number of their promising youngsters during Stewart Donald’s rein. The Black Cats allowed the likes of Sam Greenwood, Bali Mumba, Josh Maja, Joe Hugill, Joel Asoro and Logan Pye to all leave the youth set-up to move up the ranks. The Black Cats’ academy was left bare and lacking in talent, which has gradually been rebuilt and now hosts some of the most promising players in the EFL. Sunderland have since had to watch on at some of their former players enjoying success elsewhere, with …