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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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 15 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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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JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 11 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Noah Sadiki - Starts in return from AFCON Sadiki is in the starting squad for his first game since returning from the AFCON.

Impact Sadiki doesn't wait to be back available for the Black Cats since he already returns to the starting XI for Saturday's Carabao Cup clash against Everton. The midfielder has been essential and an undisputed starter for Sunderland and will for sure hold that role moving forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson Isidor - Available off bench Isidor (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's Carabao Cup clash against Everton, confirming he is back fit for Sunderland.

Impact Isidor was expected to return to the match squad for Saturday's Carabao Cup clash against Everton and ultimately found a spot on the bench. The striker is fully back fit and will likely see minutes off bench later in the game if called upon.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Wilson Isidor - Could play in Carabao Cup Isidor (undisclosed) has a chance to play in Saturday's Carabao Cup clash against Everton, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "We will assess him today. He may have...

Impact Isidor missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury but has a chance to be back available for Saturday's Carabao Cup clash against Everton. The forward will be a late fitness call for the game, although his potential return to the squad will not impact the starting XI since he has mainly been a bench option recently. Isidor's next chance to feature in the Premier League will come against Crystal Palace next Saturday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Robin Roefs - Concedes three in defeat Roefs registered three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Brentford.

Impact Roefs was forced into action almost immediately, tipping Kevin Schade's early lob over the bar inside the opening minute. He was then beaten on the half hour when Vitaly Janelt's through ball released Igor Thiago, who rounded him and finished for the opener. After Enzo Le Fee's penalty miss, Roefs was exposed again, conceding twice while making three saves and a season high three clearances. The goalie will look to show a better face in the next Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Jan. 17.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andrews lauds 'complete' Thiago after setting Premier League record Igor Thiago starred in Brentford’s win over Sunderland, lifting the Bees within touching distance of the Premier League's top four.

JANUARY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge, Man United draws with Burnley

Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Igor Thiago sets record for most goals by a Brazilian in a Premier League season

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JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Wilson Isidor - Out to face Bees Isidor (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Brentford.

Impact Isidor is not yet an option after appearing to fail his testing ahead of the match, not an option from the bench or starting XI. However, with the forward nearly returning Wednesday, a spot should be waiting for him on the team sheet in one of their next two games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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