Sunderland were dealt a bit of a battering in their game against Coventry City, with two new injuries and two new suspensions.
Sunderland go into this international break on the back of three draws in what were three very winnable games.
But it’s the Coventry City game that’ll prove the most frustrating. The Black Cats had a two-goal lead at half-time but threw it away with what was a tiresome second half performance.
More alarmingly for Le Bris might be the fact that Trai Hume and Patrick Roberts picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season, whilst Romaine Mundle and Alan Browne were forced off with injury.
Which Sunderland players are suspended for Millwall?
Sunderland return to action in two week’s time with a trip to Millwall. But Le Bris will be without all of Hume, Roberts, and Jobe Bellingham.
Bellingham picked up a red card against QPRÂ last weekend and serves the third of a three-game ban at Millwall.
Hume and Roberts both picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season against Coventry, resulting in one game bans for either player.
Sunderland injury list in full as Alan Browne and Romaine Mundle pick up knocks
Sunderland saw both Browne and Mundle limp off during the second half of the game against Coventry, with Mundle in particular looking concerned about his injury.
Speaking after the game, Le Bris said that he doesn’t know the severity of either player’s injury.
Le Bris says he does not know how serious the injuries to Mundle and Browne are.#SAFC pic.twitter.com/Y0CwbdS7XU
— James Copley (@JamesCopley_) November 9, 2024
But for now, they join a number of other players on the sidelines for Sunderland, who have the following players out of action…
Ian Poveda
The Colombian is out of action with a muscle injury picked up in the 2-0 win against Derby County at the start of October.
Return date: Speaking recently, Le Bris said Poveda may return for Sunderland in January.
Salis Abdul Samed
Another summer signing, but one who is yet to feature for Sunderland. RC Lens loan man Salis Abdul Samed arrived at the Stadium of Light with a pre-existing injury.
Return date: Samed’s return date keeps on getting pushed back. The latest is that he’ll be back in the New Year.
Aji Alese
After an impressive start to the season, defender Aji Alese suffered a devastating ankle injury which was initially meant to keep him out for a month, though it’s been longer than that.
Return date:Â Le Bris says the defender could return after the November international break.
💬 RLB on Aji Alese:
'We hope to see him up to full pace after the international break…' pic.twitter.com/GbnuKn3G5N
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 8, 2024
Niall Huggins
Niall Huggins signed a new Sunderland contract earlier this season, showcasing the club’s unwavering commitment to their players, even after injury setbacks.
Return date: BBC Reporter Nick Barnes previously revealed that Huggins may not return for Sunderland until 2025.
Anthony Patterson
Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has missed Sunderland’s last four with a muscle injury picked up against Luton Town last month.
Return date: Patterson’s injury isn’t a serious one, but it’s niggling. He’s tipped to be available for Millwall later in November.
Jenson Seelt
Like Huggins, Jenson Seelt also suffered a serious knee injury last season, just as he was starting to impress.
Return date: Seelt is back training with the first-team but remains sidelined until 2025.
Ahmed Abdullahi
Striker Ahmed Abdullahi joined Sunderland on deadline day but required surgery on a pre-existing muscle injury.
Return date:Â Abdullahi is also poised for a January return.
