The latest Sunderland injury news and when players are expected to return to action.
Sunderland don’t have a game this weekend due to international fixtures – providing more time for their injured players to recover.
The Black Cats thrashed Southampton 5-0 last time out, and are now preparing for a trip to QPR on Saturday, September 16.
Tony Mowbray’s side will then travel to Blackburn three days later, before a home game against Cardiff.
Here’s the latest Sunderland injury news as we head into the international break:
Tony Mowbray’s side will then travel to Blackburn three days later, before a home game against Cardiff.
5. Aji Alese
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
The Ukrainian forward missed three matches for Zorya Luhansk with an injury before signing for Sunderland on transfer deadline day. Rusyn recently said he was recuperating and ‘feeling better every day.’ Photo: Catherine Ivill
Matete sustained a knee injury in pre-season and is expected to be sidelined until around November after the issue required surgery. Photo: Chris Fryatt
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill has said Ballard is an injury doubt for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches. The 23-year-old defender needed treatment during Saturday's match against Southampton after Saints striker Adam Armstrong stood on his ankle but completed the match. Photo: Frank Reid