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Sunderland’s medical staff are navigating a delicate injury landscape ahead of their upcoming fixture against QPR, with manager Régis Le Bris providing nuanced insights into the fitness of key squad members.
Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson remains the most significant concern. Following his injury during the Luton Town match, Patterson has been unable to participate in training and missed the recent 2-0 victory over Oxford United. While Simon Moore stepped in to make his league debut, Patterson’s return remains uncertain. Le Bris has attempted to alleviate potential panic, suggesting the injury is not severe, but confirmed Patterson’s availability for Saturday’s match hangs in the balance. The club remains cautiously optimistic about his recovery, though his participation before the international break remains undetermined.
In more positive news, forward Eliezer Mayenda has been declared fully fit and available for selection. After completing a full training regimen last week, Mayenda stands ready to contribute to the team’s ongoing Championship campaign.
Defender Dan Ballard presents a mixed prognosis. Currently recovering from an ankle injury, he will not feature in this weekend’s squad. However, Le Bris revealed Ballard is scheduled to return to full training on Friday, indicating a potential comeback within the next week.
The management’s careful handling of these injury scenarios underscores Sunderland’s measured approach to player welfare and tactical flexibility. With Patterson’s status uncertain, Moore’s recent debut and Mayenda’s return offer some tactical alternatives for Le Bris as the team continues its push for Championship supremacy.
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