The article provides updates on the recovery progress of Sunderland duo Romaine Mundle and Dennis Cirkin as they work towards returning to action following their respective injuries.
Mundle underwent surgery for a hamstring injury over the summer, while Cirkin has been dealing with wrist and knee problems. Although specific return dates have not been confirmed, there is a general expectation that they could be back in around a month to six weeks, potentially targeting the match against Fulham on November 22nd.
The article also mentions that both players have been spotted in first-team training sessions, indicating positive progress in their rehabilitation.
Additionally, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris discussed the leadership dynamic within the squad following a period of extensive recruitment. He highlighted Granit Xhaka as the on-pitch captain and Luke O’Nien as the club captain due to his long-standing history and behavior. Le Bris emphasized that leadership within the team comes from all players and acknowledged the importance of key individuals like Xhaka and O’Nien in fostering team cohesion.
