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Sunderland enter the second international break of the season sitting at the top of the Championship table. The Black Cats secured a 2-2 draw against Leeds United on Friday, preserving their unbeaten home record this season. With a solid start to the campaign, they will aim to continue their impressive form in their next match against Hull City on October 20th.
Much of the conversation following Friday’s game has centered on the goalkeeping mistake that led to Sunderland’s stoppage-time equalizer. With all the buzz surrounding the incident, you may have missed a few other important stories.
With that in mind, here are some Sunderland-related updates you might have overlooked in recent days…
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**Henderson considering England return**
Former Sunderland star Jordan Henderson is reportedly eyeing a move back to England. The 34-year-old, currently at Ajax, has been struggling for regular playing time in the Netherlands and is contemplating leaving Amsterdam. According to *The Sun*, several clubs from the Premier League and Championship have expressed interest, with a loan deal being one possible option.
There’s even speculation that a dramatic return to Sunderland “could be on the cards,” though further details on that remain limited.
**Stelling comments on Meslier’s blunder**
Popular broadcaster Jeff Stelling shared his thoughts on the goalkeeping error that allowed Sunderland to snatch a late equalizer against Leeds on Friday. Illan Meslier’s mistake led to the 97th-minute goal, and the French keeper was visibly upset by the error.
Stelling, posting on social media, suggested that Meslier’s teammates could have shown more support. He said: “It would have been nice to see some Leeds players console Meslier a little more – notably Junior Firpo! A terrible mistake, but no one feels worse than the keeper.”
**Ross Stewart injury setback**
Former Sunderland striker Ross Stewart has encountered another injury setback at his new club Southampton. Stewart, who left the Stadium of Light last summer, has spent much of his time recovering from various injuries.
He made his first start for Southampton in their match against Arsenal on Saturday but was forced off after just 27 minutes in their 3-1 defeat. After the game, manager Russell Martin said, “He’s got a muscle injury, so we’ll scan it tomorrow. I’m absolutely gutted for him, he’s worked so hard to come back.”
“We’re all really disappointed for him. We’ll have to wait and see how bad it is, but I know he’ll approach his recovery with the same determination. It’s hard for him, but he has tremendous resilience, and we’ll just have to see how long he’ll be out.”