Régis Le Bris handed major Sunderland suspension boost after Newcastle United win with FA rule explained | OneFootball

Sunderland have received a timely disciplinary boost after their win over Newcastle United, with several players no longer facing the prospect of two-game bans for yellow-card accumulation this season.

According to Sunderland Echo, FA rules impose a two-match suspension on any player who reaches 10 bookings up to and including the 32nd Premier League fixture. Sunderland have played 31 games, so those at risk are set to move beyond that trigger.

The current picture shows Trai Hume on eight yellow cards, Reinildo Mandava and Noah Sadiki on seven, and Omar Alderete on six. Enzo Le Fée and Granit Xhaka have five, while Brian Brobbey, Habib Diarra and Nordi Mukiele sit on four.

It is a significant boost for Régis Le Bris, particularly with Hume close to the limit. The Black Cats will hope for positive updates on Dan Ballard and Robin Roefs after the upcoming two-week international break, while Reinildo Mandava, Nordi Mukiele and Enzo Le Fee returned to the bench against Newcastle United.

The five-yellow threshold earlier in the campaign, which brings a one-match ban after 19 fixtures, has already passed. The remaining disciplinary risk is red cards, and those suspensions apply across all domestic competitions.

Source: Sunderland Echo