Northern Ireland boss gives early Dan Ballard injury update as Sunderland worries grow | OneFootball

According to Sunderland Echo, Dan Ballard will undergo a scan today after suffering a hamstring injury late in Northern Ireland’s 1-0 win over Georgia.

Ballard pulled up while chasing a loose ball and the extent of the problem is not yet known.

Manager Michael O’Neill said it is a hamstring issue and confirmed Ballard will not be available for the next three matches in this international window.

O’Neill expressed frustration with the officiating. He felt a penalty awarded against his side was harsh and believed a foul on Ceadach moments earlier should have stopped play, a sequence he linked to the injury.

Sunderland’s wider concerns grew as Brian Brobbey appeared to suffer a hamstring problem during the Netherlands’ 1-0 defeat to Germany a day earlier, with the severity still unclear. Boss Xavi said he would be replaced in the squad.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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