Sunderland and Brighton early team news, Reinildo back, Ballard a major doubt | OneFootball

Sunderland host Brighton in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light next Saturday, 3pm kick-off. According to Sunderland Echo, Régis Le Bris and Fabian Hürzeler have selection calls to make as injuries shape preparations.

Reinildo is available again after a one game suspension served against Man City, and Le Bris must decide whether to restore him or stick with Dayann Methalie.

Dan Ballard is a major doubt after a hamstring problem on Northern Ireland duty. With no return date confirmed, Sunderland are preparing to be without the defender next week.

Brian Brobbey is also a doubt following a suspected hamstring issue while with the Netherlands. Sunderland have not confirmed the severity.

Habib Diarra underwent a scan early in the break to try to clear the final stage of his rehab. Even if progress has been positive, the Brighton game might arrive too soon, though he should feature at some point before the November international window.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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