The latest QPR and Sunderland team and injury news ahead of their Championship fixture at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
Sunderland are preparing for their Championship fixture against QPR this weekend – with both sides hoping for positive news on the injury front
The Black Cats beat Southampton 5-0 before the international break, meaning they have taken seven points from their last three league games.
Despite losing three of their first five league matches this season, QPR won 2-0 at Middlesbrough last time out.
Here’s the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Saturday’s fixture at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium:
Despite losing three of their first five league matches this season, QPR won 2-0 at Middlesbrough last time out.
9. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) - Set to return
Ballard picked up a knock on his ankle during the 5-0 win over Southampton and missed Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Slovenia last week. The centre-back did play 90 minutes against Kazakhstan three days later though. Photo: Frank Reid
Despite playing in the second leg of the play-offs against Luton, Alese suffered a recurrence of the thigh injury which kept him sidelined last season and required surgery over the summer. It's unclear when the 22-year-old will be able to return. Photo: Frank Reid
Matete sustained a knee injury in pre-season and is expected to be sidelined until around November after the issue required surgery. The midfielder could return when the Black Cats travel to Plymouth after an international break. Photo: Chris Fryatt
Richardson suffered an injury setback just before Sunderland's US pre-season tour. The 19-year-old goalkeeper remains sidelined with a calf issue. Photo: FRANK REID