Sunderland goalkeeper Melker Ellborg admitted it was “hard to take in” his Premier League debut after the 22-year-old kept a clean sheet in the Black Cats’ 1-0 win over Leeds United. 

The Swedish goalkeeper spoke to Sportbladet after the match, describing the moment as an “incredible” experience following his January move from Malmö FF.

Ellborg was handed a starting opportunity because regular goalkeeper Robin Roefs missed the game through injury. Sunderland secured all three points, with Habib Diarra scoring the only goal from the penalty spot.

The goalkeeper spoke shortly after the final whistle while the Sunderland team bus was heading north. He said the mood among the squad was positive following both the victory and his personal milestone.

“It is a good atmosphere and everyone is very happy, both for the win and also for me,” Ellborg said.

However, the young goalkeeper admitted the moment had not fully sunk in yet.

“It is hard to take this in. It is a dream that has come true. It feels incredible to have made my debut in the best league in the world and to keep a clean sheet. It cannot get better than that.”

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