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Brian Brobbey - Nets decisive goal Brobbey scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Brobbey tucked a scooped shot from close range just under the bar Saturday to give Sunderland a second-half lead they would not relinquish in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the forward has attempted eight shots (three on goal) and scored twice. After being named to the Sunderland starting XI just once in their first 12 league matches, Brobbey has been selected to the starting XI in seven of Sunderland's last eight league matchups.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nordi Mukiele - Assists from cross in win Mukiele assisted once to go with seven crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Mukiele's driven cross into the box setup the first Sunderland goal Saturday in their 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace. The defender's seven crosses (four accurate) marked a team-high for the fixture. In addition to supplying his second assist of the league campaign, Mukiele contributed three tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearance to the defensive effort.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - Calm finish in win Le Fee scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Le Fee arrived ion the penalty spot Saturday to stroke home a driven cross and initially bring Sunderland level before they would kick-on to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. In addition to his goal contribution, the attacker added two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the defensive effort across his 90 minutes of play. Le Fee has played the full 90 minutes in each of his last eight Premier League appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Roefs - One save in victory Roefs recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Roefs saved one of two shots on goal and made two clearances Saturday as Sunderland earned a 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace. In his inaugural Premier League campaign, the 23-year old keeper has conceded one goal or less in 16 of his 22 league appearances. Look for Roefs to continue his strong run of form Saturday when Sunderland travel to take-on West Ham United.

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Aji Alese - Fit to play with reserve Alese (shoulder) is fit to play with the reserve and is unlikely to feature with the senior squad this season.

Impact Alese has recovered from a shoulder injury suffered one year ago with the Black Cats and is fit to play for the reserve team in Friday's Wear-Tyne derby. The defender is unlikely to return to the senior squad and feature under coach Regis Le Bris this season, as Sunderland signed several options in the backline last summer, with Reinildo starting in his spot and establishing himself as an undisputed figure moving forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Doing fine after precaution sub Brobbey is doing fine after being taken off as a precaution in Saturday's 4-1 FA Cup victory against Everton, coach Regis Le Bris confirmed in the press conference. "He's ok."

Impact Brobbey was forced off as a precaution in the last game after coming off the bench due to undisclosed reasons but is doing fine and is an option moving forward for the Black Cats. Brobbey is expected to start in the frontline against Crystal Palace on Saturday since he has been an undisputed starter in his last six Premier League games, scoring one goal to go with 11 shots in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reinildo Mandava - Available to play Reinildo (international duty) is available for Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace, the club announced.

Impact Reinildo returned from international duty with Mozambique last week and needed some rest after busy performances for his country. The defender is now fully back fit and available for the Black Cats and is set to find back a starting role in the backline to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bertrand Traore - Will miss several weeks Traore (knee) is set to miss four to six weeks due to injury, the club announced.

Impact Traore returned from international duty with Burkina Faso at the AFCON with a knee injury that has been assessed in the recent hours and that will sideline him for four to six weeks. The forward has been an undisputed starter for Sunderland prior to his trip to Morocco, therefore a change will have to be made in the frontline, with Romaine Mundle and Eliezer Mayenda as the main candidates to see increased playing time while Traore is sidelined.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Masuaku - Set to miss four to six weeks Masuaku (ankle) is set to miss four to six weeks due to injury, the club announced.

Impact Masuaku returned from international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON with an ankle injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks. The defender has been mainly a bench option for the Black Cats this season, therefore his absence on the sidelines won't have a significant impact on the starting XI.

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Le Fee grateful for Sunderland support after penalty miss at Brentford Sunderland will be hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League when Crystal Palace travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

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Bertrand Traore - Returns with injury Traore has returned from international duty with an injury and is questionable moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "With Bert...

Impact Traore is now nursing an injury following AFCON, leaving the midfielder questionable upon his return to the club. This is major news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit and will now have to wait longer to return. He will likely be set for some testing in the next few days as he returns to his club, hopefully not extending his spell from the club even longer.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reinildo Mandava - Potentially option Saturday Reinildo (international duty) has returned to his club and is eyeing a return Saturday against Crystal Palace, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland...

Impact Reinildo is back with his club following his exit from AFCON and is now working on his return to play with his club, needing some time to build up fitness after a few busy weeks. He will then eye a return in their next contest, facing Palace over the weekend. He is their starter at left-back when fit, hopefully returning to that spot immediately once fit.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Substituted as precaution Brobbey was taken off the field early in Saturday's 4-1 FA Cup in over Everton as a precaution, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo.

Impact Brobbey didn't start and was instead worked in from the bench Saturday, coming on with 19 minutes to play but leaving in extra time. However, this was just a precaution, not holding any underlying injury. This clears him for play moving forward, likely to look to return to a starting role after six straight starts before Saturday, with one goal during that spell.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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