Sunderland Returns to Premier League Action Against Crystal Palace
Sunderland is set to return to Premier League action after the international break, looking to build on their dramatic stoppage-time win over Brentford. They’ll face a tough test against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Manager Oliver Glasner has some injury and selection concerns:
- Dan Ballard: Doubtful due to a groin injury. Sunderland might take a cautious approach, with Nordi Mukiele impressing in his recent appearances.
- Brian Brobbey: Could make his debut, but might be introduced gradually due to lack of game time this season.
- Romaine Mundle: Out with a hamstring injury recurrence, expected to return mid-next month.
- Bertrand Traore: Available for selection, but might be introduced gradually due to limited training time with the team.
- Ismaila Sarr: Doubtful with a hamstring injury, unlikely to play against Sunderland.
- Adam Wharton: Doubtful with an adductor injury, expected to be out for three weeks.
- Luke O’Nien: Doubtful, recovering from a dislocated shoulder injury that required surgery.
- Leo Hjelde: Doubtful, expected to return from injury soon but might need more training time.
- Dennis Cirkin: Doubtful, still recovering from a wrist injury and might need to build match fitness.
- New Signings: Christantus Uche, Lutsharel Geertruida, and Jaydee Canvot could make their debuts, but it remains to be seen if they’ll start.
- Chadi Riad: Out with an ACL injury, expected to return in October or November.
- Eddie Nketiah: Out with a hamstring injury, expected to return next month.
- Caleb Kporha: Doubtful, recovering from a back injury.
- Yeremy Pino: Minor doubt due to an injury that caused him to withdraw from Spain duty.
Sunderland will need to carefully consider their lineup and make strategic decisions to overcome their injury concerns and secure a positive result against Crystal Palace.
