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Régis Le Bris has confirmed that Daniel Ballard and Eliezer Mayenda will be unavailable for Sunderland’s clash against Luton Town on Wednesday evening.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference prior to their trip to Kenilworth Road, the Black Cats’ head coach offered an update on their match fitness.
He confirmed that the duo will be out of action for their fixture against the Hatters, as they continue their recovery from injury.
The duo proved an important part of Le Bris’ side in the early rounds of the new campaign, but have not featured since September.
An ankle injury has kept Ballard on the sidelines since the team’s 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, while Mayenda’s issue has been muscular.
Le Bris issues Ballard and Mayenda injury update
Speaking briefly about the fitness of Mayenda and Ballard ahead of Wednesday’s game, Le Bris confirmed that the pair won’t be ready in time to face Luton.
He did not give an exact timeframe for their potential return, although last week he indicated that they could be ready soon.
Ballard is expected to be ready this week or next, as he looks to make a return to the heart of the Sunderland defence.
But the clash against Luton has come a little too soon for him, meaning he will remain on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, the likes of Jenson Seelt and Niall Huggins will also remain absent due to long-term injuries.
Le Bris confirmed last week, via the Sunderland Echo, that Seelt may not return to the side until January.
However, Huggins is not guaranteed to make his comeback this season, having already been absent since last December, with a serious knee injury keeping him out of action.
On a more positive note, Aaron Connolly made his debut for the club last weekend and could be in line for another appearance on Wednesday night.
Sunderland league position
Sunderland go into this round of midweek Championship action top
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