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Sunderland predictions
Form, injuries and team news for Sunderland, with our researched pick for every upcoming match. Each fact links to its source; each pick is graded after full time.
- Position
- 20th Premier League
- Points
- 5 9 played
- W–D–L
- 1–2–6 this season
- Form
- LDLLL last 5, oldest first
Injuries & absences
- InjuryHabib Diarra
Hamstring injury in training; Le Bris put the absence at about six weeks and Talbi replaced him in the Europa League squad.
4 Nov · safc.com - DoubtfulNordi Mukiele
Le Bris has a near-full squad for Coventry but Mukiele remains a doubt with the minor throat injury suffered against Leeds.
29 Oct · sunderlandecho.com - SuspendedKevin Danso
Danso was shown a straight red card in the 17th minute at Bournemouth for hauling down Evanilson as he ran through on goal, so he faces a domestic ban.
19 Oct · skysports.com - InjuryRomaine Mundle
Romaine Mundle remained unavailable for the Bournemouth game, along with Dan Ballard.
17 Oct · safc.com - InjuryDan Ballard
Ballard hurt his hamstring on Northern Ireland duty against Georgia and was ruled out of their next three games, making him a doubt for Sunderland's return.
6 Oct · espn.com
Latest team news
- Manager
After the 2-0 home loss to Dinamo Zagreb, with bottom-placed Sunderland booed, Le Bris agreed confidence is probably low and called Chelsea the week's most important game.
5 Nov · skysports.com - Return
Isidor is back in training and Le Bris hinted he will return to the squad for the trip to Coventry.
29 Oct · safc.com - Return
Le Bris said Meunier, out with a hamstring injury, will probably be available off the bench against Brentford, while Isidor's return is 'on the edge'.
27 Oct · sports.yahoo.com - News
Mukiele was forced off early in the second half against Leeds after a blow from a teammate, but Le Bris said he is fine now.
26 Oct · hayters.com - Return
Brobbey sat out the midweek European tie but has trained with the squad for about ten days, and Le Bris expects him to be ready for Leeds.
21 Oct · safc.com - Manager
Le Bris said Isidor is progressing well towards a return but gave no date, and he is expected to miss Leeds.
21 Oct · safc.com - Manager
Le Bris said Sunderland are being cautious with Brobbey, who missed the Bournemouth defeat; he trained with the squad all week and could return next week if progress continues.
19 Oct · safc.com - Return
Le Bris said Diarra is close to a return and should be fully available in around a week.
8 Oct · safc.com