Sunderland suffers injury concerns with Ballard and Brobbey setbacks

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Sunderland suffers injury concerns with Ballard and Brobbey setbacks
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland handed another major injury concern following Brobbey blow
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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of the international break after defender Dan Ballard was forced off while playing for Northern Ireland.Ballard was withdrawn in stoppage time o...

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