Régis Le Bris handed quadruple fitness boost as key Sunderland players emerge injury-free from break
Sunderland have been handed several injury boosts ahead of the game against Millwall on Saturday in the Championship
Sunderland’s defence is looking a little depleted ahead of Millwall’s visit to the Stadium of Light in the Championship this weekend.
Régis Le Bris’ side flattered to deceive before the international break, suffering a disappointing home draw against Preston North End before being hammered 3-0 away to Coventry City at the CBS Arena. During the game, left-back Dennis Cirkin had to be replaced after suffering an injury.
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That same issue meant the former Tottenham man had to withdraw from the England U21s squad, and his involvement in this Saturday’s game remains doubtful, though there will be a full update from Le Bris on Thursday during his pre-match press conference.
Eliezer Mayenda won his second cap for Spain’s U21s side on the same night and also looks to have come through his game unscathed, as has Chris Rigg, who scored for England U19s against Portugal before being subbed late in the second half, which was not thought to be injury-related. Jobe Bellingham also played for England’s U21s in their win against Portugal. The attacking midfielder was subbed in the second half, with the switch thought to be tactical rather than anything to do with an injury.
