“fresh concerns elsewhere” as Sad Regis Le Bris reveal MAJOR injury Blow as the Black Cats prepare to take on Rooney’s Plymouth Argle.
Sunderland return to action on Saturday as Regis Le Bris leads his team to face Plymouth Argyle, managed by Wayne Rooney. The Black Cats will be aiming to extend their four-game winning streak.
Currently sitting at the top of the Championship table, Sunderland’s most recent victory was a 3-1 win away against Portsmouth. Several players, including Dan Ballard, Trai Hume, and Alan Browne, were involved in international duty during the break. Le Bris confirmed that these players returned without injury, though there are new concerns elsewhere.
Deadline-day signing Ahmed Abdullahi is set to undergo surgery, sidelining him for up to 12 weeks. However, fellow new arrivals Milan Aleksic and Chris Mepham are expected to be available for the weekend clash.
Another deadline-day recruit, Salis Abdul Samed, who joined on loan from RC Lens, is yet to feature for Sunderland. Le Bris announced that the midfielder will be ready for selection within the next 10 days. “Salis is now training in the first part of the sessions, and he will be available for selection in eight or ten days,” Le Bris said on Thursday.
Sunderland will be without Aji Alese, Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, and Abdullahi for the match against Plymouth.
Sunderland’s midfield has become one of their strongest areas, with players like Alan Browne, Dan Neil, and Chris Rigg providing solid options. Samed, as a defensive midfielder, adds a different dynamic to the team. However, as a loan player without an option to buy, Le Bris may prioritize his permanent squad members over Samed, potentially limiting the midfielder’s game time.