AliousSheffield Wednesday and Sunderland are set to clash at Hillsborough at 8 PM tomorrow, both eager to recover from recent defeats—Wednesday falling to Burnley and Sunderland suffering a loss to Hull City.
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris faced a major setback after two key players limped off during their last match at the Stadium of Light. Initial concerns proved valid, as it has now been confirmed that both players will be sidelined for a significant period, missing tomorrow’s game and beyond.
In his pre-match press conference, Le Bris provided an update on the injuries, stating, “It’s probably a little bit less for Enzo, around 4-6 weeks, and then 6-8 for Ballard. Everyone else is okay.”
The absence of these two key players is a major blow for Sunderland, especially considering Le Fee’s impressive performances since arriving on loan from Roma. With back-to-back defeats, the Black Cats have slipped six points behind third-place Burnley, making automatic promotion increasingly unlikely.
However, there was some positive news, as Le Bris confirmed that winger Tommy Watson has returned to full training after a lengthy injury layoff. Despite this progress, he won’t be fit in time for tomorrow’s match.
Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday are also dealing with injury concerns. Defenders Dom Iorfa, Akin Famewo, and Anthony Musaba are still recovering, while Di’Shon Bernard has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Adding to the uncertainty, manager Danny Röhl hinted at possible surprise absentees, citing “question marks” over some players’ availability.
With both sides struggling for form and dealing with injury setbacks, tomorrow’s game promises to be a crucial test for each team as they fight to regain momentum.
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