Injury updates for Sunderland before their Championship match at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium versus QPR.
In a Euro 2024 qualifying match, Kazakhstan defeated Northern Ireland 1-0. Sunderland defender Dan Ballard made his comeback.
The 23-year-old center back played the full 90 minutes against Kazakhstan at the Astana Arena after missing his team’s 4-2 loss to Slovenia three days prior due to an injury setback.
Trai Hume, a fullback for Sunderland, started the game and received his sixth international call-up.
Ballard suffered an ankle injury during Sunderland’s 5-0 victory over Southampton just before the break and returned to Wearside to have it looked at while Northern Ireland was traveling to Slovenia.
This weekend’s match between the Black Cats and QPR at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium is set to feature the defender.
Due to a slight hamstring ailment, Patrick Roberts has missed Sunderland’s previous two games but could make a comeback.
newest hires After joining the team on transfer deadline day, Nazariy Rusyn, Mason Burstow, Timothee Pembele, and Adil Aouchiche might also make their Black Cats debuts.