Overview
- Sunderland expect Bertrand Traoré to be sidelined for roughly three to four weeks after a knee injury sustained on international duty.
- Arthur Masuaku will also miss time, with one report suggesting a four-to-six-week absence after leaving DR Congo’s AFCON squad.
- Le Bris said the injuries will not prompt rushed January business and described them as short term with other options available.
- Most AFCON players have rejoined the squad, with only Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra still away at the time of the update.
- Based on the recovery window, Traoré could miss league games against Crystal Palace, West Ham, Burnley, Arsenal and Liverpool, while separate reports indicate transfer activity such as a possible Dan Neil exit.