Relief for Sunderland as Brobbey set for swift return from hamstring injury

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has confirmed striker Brian Brobbey avoided serious injury after suffering a hamstring issue on international duty with the Netherlands. While Brobbey will miss Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton, tests showed the damage was not severe, making him a candidate to return next weekend against Bournemouth.

Midfielder Habib Diarra is also nearing a return from his own hamstring problem within a week, allowing Wilson Isidor to start in attack. However, defender Dan Ballard faces several weeks out after sustaining a medium-term injury during the international window.