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Sunderland injury latest: Habib Diarra, Nordi Mukiele and Dan Ballard return dates ahead of Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea

Sunderland face fresh injury concerns ahead of Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea, with Régis Le Bris providing updates on several first-team players…

Sunderland Echo

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Régis Le Bris provided injury updates on Habib Diarra, Nordi Mukiele, and Dan Ballard ahead of key fixtures.
Habib Diarra sustained a fresh muscle injury in training, leaving his recovery timeline unconfirmed.
Nordi Mukiele is out against Dinamo Zagreb due to concussion protocols but should return against Chelsea.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has provided injury updates on several key players ahead of upcoming matches against Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea. Midfielder Habib Diarra suffered a new muscle injury during training, leaving him as a major doubt. Defender Nordi Mukiele remains in concussion protocols, ruling him out for the Europa League fixture, though he is expected to return against Chelsea.

Dan Ballard remains sidelined with a hamstring issue and is not anticipated to play until after the November international break at the earliest. Winger Romaine Mundle is also still out following knee surgery, with hopes of a return around late December or early January.

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