Sunderland suffers injury concerns with Ballard and Brobbey setbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Sunderland faces further injury issues as defender Dan Ballard exited Northern Ireland's Nations League match against Georgia due to a suspected hamstring injury. This incident follows the injury of striker Brian Brobbey, who withdrew from the Netherlands squad after sustaining a similar problem against Germany. Both players are critical as Sunderland prepares for the upcoming Premier League fixtures. The club awaits assessments to determine the severity of their injuries.
- •Dan Ballard injured during Northern Ireland's Nations League win over Georgia.
- •Brian Brobbey suffered a suspected hamstring injury in a match against Germany.
- •Both players are awaiting assessments to determine recovery timelines.
- •Sunderland is concerned ahead of their next Premier League games.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland handed another major injury concern following Brobbey blow
"Sunderland have been handed a second major injury scare of the international break after defender Dan Ballard was forced off while playing for Northern Ireland.Ballard was withdrawn in stoppage time o...
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