Sunderland defender shares injury progress after significant setback

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Sunderland defender Jenson Seelt missed the end of the 2023/24 season with a knee injury.

Sunderland defender Jenson Seelt has posted pictures of his rehabilitation as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.

The 21-year-old has been sidelined since March, when he sustained the injury during the Black Cats’ 4-2 defeat at Southampton. It was initially thought the centre-back would be sidelined for six to nine months as the issue required surgery.

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Following Seelt’s operation in March, Sunderland’s interim head coach Mike Dodds admitted it was unlikely Seelt would play again this year, yet the centre-back has shared photos of his recovery sessions on social media, with the caption ‘No ups without downs.’ One of the pictures shows a big scar on his knee following his operation.

Sunderland bought Seelt from Dutch side PSV last summer, with the defender signing a five-year contract. He made 17 Championship appearances for the Black Cats during the 2023/24 season, playing as a centre-back and as a right-back.

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