Sunderland's Brobbey, Ballard suffer injuries during international break

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Sunderland's Brobbey, Ballard suffer injuries during international break
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Sunderland players Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard sustained injuries while representing their national teams during the international break. Brobbey exited the Netherlands' match after 35 minutes with a hamstring injury, and Ballard left Northern Ireland's game in the 90th minute, potentially sidelining him for months. Noah Sadiki also faced concerns after a mild limp following DR Congo's recent matches. Meanwhile, Wilson Isidor of Haiti shone in his national team's victories, contributing significantly to their standings in the CONCACAF Nations League. The next matches for some Sunderland players are scheduled between October 2 and October 5.

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  • •Brobbey injured in 35 minutes for the Netherlands.
  • •Ballard’s injury could keep him out for months.
  • •Sadiki limps after DR Congo's last game.
  • •Isidor plays pivotal role in Haiti's recent wins.
  • •Players return for club action starting October 2.
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Brobbey and Ballard have picked up worrying injuries, but how have the rest of Sunderland’s international contingent fared during the break?

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