Sunderland are looking to bounce back from a disappointing run of defeats against Bournemouth
Sunderland and Régis Le Bris have been left with a number of major injury worries ahead of their trip to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
While Andoni Iraola and the hosts have a significantly smaller injury list, there are still some key absentees. Here’s all the team news as we have it from both camps..
Sunderland are looking to bounce back from a disappointing run of defeats against Bournemouth
Sunderland and Régis Le Bris have been left with a number of major injury worries ahead of their trip to face Bournemouth on Saturday.
While Andoni Iraola and the hosts have a significantly smaller injury list, there are still some key absentees. Here’s all the team news as we have it from both camps..
1. Nordi Mukiele – out
Le Bris confirmed that the influential defender was facing between a fortnight and a month on the sidelines with a calf issue. Likely to be replaced in the XI by either Lutsharel Geertruida or Luke O’Nien.
2. Reinildo – out
The influential left back has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for around three weeks – with Sunderland hopeful that he’ll be back in time for the Newcastle United game.
3. Brian Brobbey – out
Has sustained a groin injury and will be out for two weeks to a month.
4. Bertrand Traore – available
The winger returned to training this week and could have some involvement this weekend.
5. Lewis Cook – doubt
Midfielder missed the 0-0 draw with West Ham due to a hamstring injury.
6. Romaine Mundle – out
Picked up a hamstring injury in the latter stages of the Fulham defeat. Sunderland are assessing whether surgery is required but he is facing a spell on the sidelines either way.
7. Justin Kluivert – out
Long-term absentee with a serious knee injury.
8. Ben Gannon-Doak – out
Winger is a long-term absentee with a serious hamstring issue.
9. Dennis Cirkin – out
Picked up a hamstring injury in training ahead of the Fulham defeat. Expected to miss the next three fixtures.
10. Jocelin Ta Bi – out
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