Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Regis Le Bris stated that Granit Xhaka (ankle) is available for Sunderland. But Bertrand Traore (knee) won’t make Gameweek 27.
“Granit [Xhaka] has more or less trained fully this week, so he’s available for selection. It won’t be the case for Berto [Traore]. Next week, he will rejoin the group and might be available soon.” – Regis Le Bris
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Additionally, Reinildo Mandava (knee) has now also been ruled out for three-to-four weeks, while Omar Alderete is “okay”, having been rested in the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Oxford United due to a niggly foot issue.
“Yes [everyone else is okay]. Only Reinildo. Rei won’t be available [for] at least three or four weeks. So, potentially after Brighton, in time for Newcastle, potentially. [Alderete] is okay, yeah.” – Regis Le Bris
Popular pick Nordi Mukiele has a hand injury. But Le Bris said it’s only preventing him from taking long throws, rather than taking part.
“Yeah, he’s got an issue with his hand [and that’s why he’s not taking long throws]. I hope he’ll be close to his previous ability soon.” – Regis Le Bris on Nordi Mukiele


