Sunderland’s players are set to return for pre-season training at the end of this month – but not everyone will be available immediately.
Several members of the Black Cats’ squad missed the end of the 2023/24 campaign due to injury setbacks, while some players have been away on international duty and may receive additional time off.
Here are the Sunderland players who have been unavailable, including those away representing their countries, recently and when they are expected to return.
13. Leo Hjelde
Hjelde earned his 18th cap for Norway’s under-21s side this month, playing 45 minutes as the team drew 3-3 with Denmark in a friendly fixture. Photo: Frank Reid
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