Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey in action for Sunderland

Dan Ballard in action for Sunderland, with Regis Le Bris in a circular inset

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has confirmed when Black Cats trio Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Habib Diarra will be back in action ahead of the upcoming visit of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Daniel Ballard of Sunderland during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa at Stadium of Light on September 21, 2025

Dan Ballard in action for Sunderland, with Regis Le Bris in a circular inset

Football Insider exclusive as Sunderland defender Dan Ballard stares towards manager Regis Le Bris, who watches from a circular inset.

Sunderland centre-back Dan Ballard could be sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered for Northern Ireland against Georgia.

Sunderland have been handed a second major injury scare of the international break after defender Dan Ballard was forced off while playing for Northern Ireland.Ballard was withdrawn in stoppage time o...

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard was withdrawn from Northern Ireland’s UEFA Nations League clash due to injury.