Prior to their match against Plymouth, one of Sunderland’s star players suffered a serious injury that could end his career during training. This will be a huge setback for the team.
After losing the FA Cup to the Wear-Tyne derby, Sunderland returns to the day job this weekend as they take on Championship promotion contenders Ipswich Town. After defeating Preston North End at home on New Year’s Day in 2024, Sunderland will be keen to avoid suffering from a hangover following their cup exit at the hands of fierce rivals Newcastle United when they visit Portman Road.
The newly promoted Tractor Boys, who have been in excellent form in the first half of the season and currently sit second in the table as they push for back-to-back promotions, will be the team the Black Cats will be looking to exact revenge on for their home defeat on opening day. Although their results have tailed off slightly over the last month as they have gone five league games without a win. Over the holiday season, Niall Huggins went down with a knee injury that would end his season, and Bradley Dack and Patrick Roberts also had to leave games early due to injuries.
Aji Alese, the defender, made his return against Preston after missing seven months due to injury, and he played his first full ninety minutes against Newcastle, which was good news for manager Michael Beale. Before every match, Sunderland provides an injury update, and ChronicleLive has compiled the most recent details we currently know about the players who are in the Academy of Light’s treatment room.
Patrick Roberts of Sunderland has missed the team’s FA Cup matches against Newcastle United and Preston North End at home due to a calf injury that caused him to hobble out of the first half of Sunderland’s draw at Rotherham on Friday. Beale stated in a statement on January 11 that Roberts would miss the remainder of the month but would ideally make a comeback in February.
Bradley
Bradley Dack of Sunderland leaves the match due to a hamstring injury sustained against Hull City.
During Sunderland’s Boxing Day victory over Hull, midfielder Dack sustained a hamstring injury. Beale reported on January 11 that Dack would be absent longer than Roberts, so it is anticipated that he won’t be back until February at the latest.
Elliott Embleton
Elliot Embleton of Sunderland sustained a severe thigh injury during a training session in September while on loan at League One Derby County. Following surgery, he returned to Wearside to continue his rehabilitation work; in early January, his season-long loan was terminated. He will continue his recuperation at the Academy of Light, and while a return date is not yet set in stone, it is anticipated that he will soon be able to resume full training with the team.
