Oh No: Regis Le Bris reveal Abdullahi is not the only international duty casualty as The Black cats suffer another fresh fitness crisis hours before Plymouth clash.
Sunderland will be without another player for their Championship clash against Plymouth Argyle this weekend, according to manager Regis Le Bris.
**Sunderland suffer injury setback with Abdullahi**
The Black Cats are aiming to extend their strong form on Saturday afternoon, as they travel to face Plymouth. A win would mark their fifth consecutive victory, further solidifying their promotion ambitions this season.
However, Sunderland has been hit with the news that summer signing Ahmed Abdullahi will be sidelined for an extended period, possibly up to three months. Le Bris provided an update, stating: “Ahmed is different because he will need surgery. He’ll probably be out for 10 to 12 weeks. It wasn’t clear when we signed him, but now we understand the issue and it will be resolved with surgery.”
Maintaining player fitness is crucial for Sunderland’s campaign, as injuries could hinder their promotion hopes. Adding to the setback, another player has also been ruled out for the Plymouth match.
**Sunderland also without Salis Abdul Samed vs. Plymouth**
During his pre-match press conference on Thursday [via Sunderland AFC News], Le Bris confirmed that new loan signing Salis Abdul Samed will also be unavailable for another week or 10 days, despite returning to training. “Salis is now participating in the early parts of training sessions and will be available for selection in about eight to 10 days,” Le Bris explained.
While it’s wise for the manager not to rush Samed back into the team before he’s fully fit, his absence is still a blow for Sunderland this weekend. The 24-year-old, on loan from Lens, has the potential to be a key player, adding extra quality in midfield. A Ghana international with 19 caps and 91 Ligue 1 appearances, Samed has shown his ability to perform at a high level. Ghana manager Otto Addo previously praised him, saying, “The way Abdul Salis controlled the game was really impressive.”
Sunderland fans will hope to see Samed make his debut soon, potentially in their next home match against Middlesbrough.